Opportunity Knocks! This 3-bedroom home is perfectly situated on a corner lot across from Lincoln Elementary School and just down from Lincoln Park-an ideal location. The fully fenced backyard features a spacious deck, a playset, and a detached 2-car garage. This property is in need of some updating, but with a bit of sweat equity, it could be transformed into a charming home or a solid investment property. 2022 house roof, 2017 garage roof. Please note: home will not qualify for RD, FHA, or VA financing. Being sold as-is.
Closed
$42,500
601 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,389sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,050 Square Feet Lot
$43,900 Zestimate®
$31/sqft
$1,324 Estimated rent
Home value
$43,900
$34,000 - $57,000
$1,324/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 01:37pm
Listing courtesy of:
Chandra Howard 815-632-7909,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Ryne Howard 815-915-6022,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Alejandro Rivera
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12376364
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,389 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,050 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 141
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11222520020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Sterling
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $42,500-22.6%$31/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12376364 | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Contingent | $54,900$40/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12376364 | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Price change | $54,900-8.3%$40/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12376364 | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $59,900-7.7%$43/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12376364 | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $64,900$47/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12376364 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,936 +5.9% | $18,567 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $1,827 +2.6% | $17,429 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,782 +3.6% | $16,676 +6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 5
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.