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1505 1st Avenue

Sterling, IL 61081
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,100

Sqft

Acres0.24

Acre(Lot)

Pristine property in fantastic location! This 4-5 bedroom 2 bath home is in a very desirable location close to the hospital and schools. The main floor boasts a large & bright living room with fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors (refinished in 2022) that extend into the formal dining room, a great breakfast room looking out over the backyard, and a truly enviable & upscale kitchen with quartz counters and high-end vintage style appliances! Rounding out the main floor are 2 spacious rooms that could be used as bedrooms, and a lovely updated full bath. Upstairs, the large master bedroom is bright & cheery, and has a great master bath (shared access) with walk in shower & double sinks. The other 2 bedrooms upstairs both have LOTS of built ins- both have a built in bed, one has several buil t-in drawers, and the other a great built-in desk, hardwood floors, and great "attic" storage. Full basement with additional refrigerator & freezer that stay. Spacious, fully fenced back yard with beautiful landscaping and nice patio area. Attached garage, plus the roof, gutters & gutter guards were new in summer 2025. Note that the current taxes do not include any homestead exemptions that a future owner may be entitled to. It is evident how meticulously this home has been maintained- don't miss your chance to make this home your own!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $279,000

AD Id : 79730547

MLS Id : MRD12663785

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.24 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,100

Year Built : 1938

Garage : 1

County : Whiteside

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 9

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1938

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 71x149x72x149 Lot Description: Mature Trees Lot Acres: 0.24 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1.5 Story

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$295000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $9287 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 11212010170000 Tax Exemption: None

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 1 Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 1

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    City: Sterling Direction: From Rt 40 (Locust St), turn E onto LeFevre (By CGH Hospital), then take the next right onto 1st Ave to the house, which will be on your right.
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MLS: MRED #12663785 LISTED BY: Matthew Hermes, Heartland Realty 11 LLC 815-288-4648 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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