Closed
$154,500
908 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
3beds
1,282sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,475 Square Feet Lot
$155,200 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$1,418 Estimated rent
Home value
$155,200
$138,000 - $174,000
$1,418/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Totally remodeled 2 story home! Exterior has new vinyl siding, windows, roof, gutters, down spouts all in 2025. Interior has new kitchen cabinets, counter top, sink, and breakfast bar (2025). New LVT flooring in kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and main floor laundry areas. New 6 panel interior door, wood trim, slider door, and exterior front and back door (2025). Main floor Master bedroom has walk in closet and remodeled full bath (2025). Remodeled main floor 1/2 bath and full bath upstairs. Freshly painted interior and mew light fixtures including ceiling fans (2025). Seller to provide $3,000 credit to Buyer at closing for appliances- (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, & microwave) for a full price offer. 12 x 22 deck and a 9 x 15 covered front porch.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 21, 2025 at 12:26pm
Listing courtesy of:
Tim McCaslin (815)625-3722,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley,
Jim Cesarek 815-716-0976,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Elissa Jarke
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12483444
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,475 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 169.5
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 11212610030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Sterling
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $154,500$121/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Contingent | $154,500$121/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,500+260.1%$121/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $42,900$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268 -0.5% | $20,542 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $270 -1.9% | $19,283 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $275 -2.3% | $18,449 +6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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.

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