1201 2nd Ave

Sterling, IL 61081

$159,900
Price
3
Beds
1,796 Sq. Ft.
$89 / Sq. Ft.
1,796
Sq. Ft.
$89
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Three bedroom, two bathroom corner lot home! This home offers a nice mix of charm and updates including original woodwork and pocket door in the family room. The main level has a nice sized family room, formal dining room, nice sized kitchen, main floor bedroom, and full bathroom. The second level has two additional bedrooms with the master bedroom having a walk in closet and a second closet. The full bathroom on the second level offers a newer vanity and laundry for added convenience! This home...Three bedroom, two bathroom corner lot home! This home offers a nice mix of charm and updates including original woodwork and pocket door in the family room. The main level has a nice sized family room, formal dining room, nice sized kitchen, main floor bedroom, and full bathroom. The second level has two additional bedrooms with the master bedroom having a walk in closet and a second closet. The full bathroom on the second level offers a newer vanity and laundry for added convenience! This home offers a full basement perfect for storage and a new furnace (10/2023). There is a 12x30 deck with plenty of shade for comfort. Home has a two car detached garage and a second building which could be used as another garage or a shed. Other updates include roof (2014), replacement windows, and water heater (5 years old)!
  1. Listed by Alejandro Rivera • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    P: (815)-631-1384 C: (815)-631-1384 sold@realestatebyrivera.com

Property Details for 1201 2nd Avenue

Area
Sterling
Township
Sterling
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 10/22/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1201 2nd Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12477802
Days on Market83
Taxes$1,651 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,475 SF
CountyWhiteside County

Location

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Building Information for 1201 2nd Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,475 SF

Payment Calculator

$928 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$790

Property Taxes

$138

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1201 2nd Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Deck, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x169.5
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-09-22T17:25:27
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X15
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 12X30
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 12X5

Property History for 1201 2nd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12477802

$159,900—
Sep 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12477802

$165,000—
Aug 31, 2007

Sold

MRED #08777834

$85,000—
Aug 31, 2007

Sold

MRED #07345229

$85,000—
Aug 22, 2007

Pending

MRED #08777834

—
May 26, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #07345229

$94,900—
May 18, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #08777834

$94,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2025

Price Change

MRED #12477802

$159,900
09/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12477802

$165,000
08/31/2007

Sold

MRED #08777834

$85,000
08/31/2007

Sold

MRED #07345229

$85,000
08/22/2007

Pending

MRED #08777834

—
05/26/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #07345229

$94,900
05/18/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #08777834

$94,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1201 2nd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,482Additions$31,253Total$34,735
Tax Record2024$1,651 ($138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,475 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1121252012

Schools near 1201 2nd Avenue

This home is within Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Challand Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sterling High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lincoln Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Challand Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sterling High School
Public9 to 12

Lincoln Elementary School
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1201 2nd Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

1201 2nd Avenue is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on September 22, 2025 by RE/MAX Sauk Valley, it's currently listed at $159,900. It has been on the market for a total of 83 days and was last sold on August 31, 2007. This listing's school district is Sterling Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary School, Challand Middle School and Sterling High School. 1201 2nd Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,796 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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