1305 3rd Ave

Sterling, IL 61081

$130,000
Price
3
Beds
1,296 Sq. Ft.
$100 / Sq. Ft.
1,296
Sq. Ft.
$100
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Great Family home located near hospital & schools. Enter into the home from the enclosed porch, full of louver windows. Large LR & Dining Room/Kitchen with full bath on main floor. 3 bedrooms, with 1/2 bath upstairs. Laundry in the clean, dry basement. Back yard set up for entertaining, with elevated wood deck, fenced yard. 1+ car detached garage with access off of alley. Shed for extra storage. Clean & ready to move into before the Holidays!Great Family home located near hospital & schools. Enter into the home from the enclosed porch, full of louver windows. Large LR & Dining Room/Kitchen with full bath on main floor. 3 bedrooms, with 1/2 bath upstairs. Laundry in the clean, dry basement. Back yard set up for entertaining, with elevated wood deck, fenced yard. 1+ car detached garage with access off of alley. Shed for extra storage. Clean & ready to move into before the Holidays!
  1. Listed by Chris King • United Country Sauk Valley Realty
    P: (815)-632-9917 C: (815)-632-9917 chrisking564@gmail.com

Property Details for 1305 3rd Avenue

Area
Sterling
Township
Sterling
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1305 3rd Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12517470
Days on Market30
Taxes$2,813 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountyWhiteside County

Location

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Building Information for 1305 3rd Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$877 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$642

Property Taxes

$234

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1305 3rd Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Driveway, Alley Access, Owned, 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 Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement Sq Ft: 254
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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: 1296
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1550
  • Main Sq Ft: 723
  • Upper Sq Ft: 573
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Taped
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-14T19:59:49
  • Photos Count: 29
  • 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: 14X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
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: 15X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 29X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X21
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 7X15

Property History for 1305 3rd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12517470

$130,000—
Nov 26, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12517470

—
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12517470

$130,000—
Jun 26, 2007

Sold

MRED #08781319

$55,000—
Jun 26, 2007

Sold

MRED #07348633

$55,000—
Jun 22, 2007

Pending

MRED #08781319

—
May 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #07348633

$57,900—
May 21, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #08781319

$57,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12517470

$130,000
11/26/2025

Contingent

MRED #12517470

—
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12517470

$130,000
06/26/2007

Sold

MRED #08781319

$55,000
06/26/2007

Sold

MRED #07348633

$55,000
06/22/2007

Pending

MRED #08781319

—
05/25/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #07348633

$57,900
05/21/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #08781319

$57,900

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

Public Records for 1305 3rd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,482Additions$23,495Total$26,977
Tax Record2024$2,813 ($234 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1121210010

Schools near 1305 3rd 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 1305 3rd Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

1305 3rd Avenue is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on November 12, 2025 by United Country Sauk Valley Realty, it's currently listed at $130,000. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on June 26, 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. 1305 3rd Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,296 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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