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1305 W 3rd Street

Sterling, IL 61081

$179,000 $754/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,736

Sqft

0.65

Acre(Lot)

Description

Pride of ownership shines throughout this well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering 1,736 sq ft on a spacious 0.60-acre lot. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for the past 42 years, this property features numerous major updates including replacement windows, well maintained kitchen, remodeled bathroom (2021), new roof (2016), furnace and central air (2016), and water softener (2021). The walk-out basement adds exceptional living space with a large family room area and optional 5th bedroom, providing flexibility for guests, office space, or hobbies. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry, a cozy living room fireplace, and great outdoor spaces including a welcoming front porch sitting area, 16x16 Trex deck (2021), fenced backyard, mature trees, and even a chicken coop. A 24x30 garage offers excellent storage and workspace. A truly move-in ready home with space, updates, and country-style charm.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $179,000

AD Id : 76848909

MLS Id : MRD12612543

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.65 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,736

Year Built : 1920

Garage : 4

County : Whiteside

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: Bedroom 5

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 9

Interior Features

Roof: Asphalt Laundry Features: Main Level

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1920

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 75 x 380 Lot Description: Mature Trees, Garden Lot Acres: 0.65 Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Cape Cod Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1.5 Story

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$185000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $2084.38 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 11204530080000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior

Parking Information

Total Parking: 4 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 4

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

City: Sterling Direction: Take W. 4th St. to Dillon Ave. to W. 3rd St.

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MLS: MRED #12612543 LISTED BY: Myles Kukowski, RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-625-3722 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)