1411 1st Ave

Sterling, IL 61081

$275,000
Price
5
Beds
3,074 Sq. Ft.
$89 / Sq. Ft.
3,074
Sq. Ft.
$89
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prestigious 5 bedroom home on 1st Avenue. One block south of hospital. Large corner lot with 20 x 40 inground pool and 25 x 60 patio and pool house. Spacious foyer with open staircase. Two way fireplace in family room and breakfast nook with 2nd fireplace in living room. Three full baths on second floor including private master bathroom. Freshly painted interior. Walk through butler pantry leads to formal dining room with built in hutch. Central air updated 2018 with all new ductwork. Hot water heater...Prestigious 5 bedroom home on 1st Avenue. One block south of hospital. Large corner lot with 20 x 40 inground pool and 25 x 60 patio and pool house. Spacious foyer with open staircase. Two way fireplace in family room and breakfast nook with 2nd fireplace in living room. Three full baths on second floor including private master bathroom. Freshly painted interior. Walk through butler pantry leads to formal dining room with built in hutch. Central air updated 2018 with all new ductwork. Hot water heater 2021. Copper gutters. Two new boilers 2012. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Tiled roof, fenced back yard, pull down stairs to floored attic. Don't miss out on this beautiful home and schedule a showing today!
  1. Listed by Tim McCaslin • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    P: (815)-716-7653 C: (815)-716-7653 sold@jimandtim.com
  2. Listed by Jim Cesarek • RE/MAX Sauk Valley
    P: (815)-716-0976 C: (815)-716-0976 Sold@jimandtim.com;cesarek3@gmail.com

Property Details for 1411 1st 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
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1411 1st Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12428578
Days on Market132
Taxes$10,610 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,170 SF
CountyWhiteside County

Location

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Building Information for 1411 1st Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,170 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,243 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,359

Property Taxes

$884

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1411 1st Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Game Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
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: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 181.7
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-07-24T14:12:29
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 62
  • 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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X21
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X22
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 8X13
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 14X20

Property History for 1411 1st Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12428578

$280,000—
Aug 11, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12428578

—
Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12428578

$280,000—
Jun 3, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464203136

$235,000—
Jun 3, 2021

Sold

MRED #10995400

$235,000—
Apr 5, 2021

Pending

MRED #10995400

—
Feb 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #10995400

$255,000—
Sep 29, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09149245

$249,900—
Aug 31, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09149245

$249,900—
Feb 20, 2016

Expired

MRED #09015800

$249,900—
Aug 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09015800

$249,900—
Nov 25, 2014

Cancelled

MRED #08629784

$239,900—
May 30, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08629784

$259,900—
May 22, 2014

Expired

MRED #08493770

$279,900—
Nov 22, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08493770

$279,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12428578

$280,000
08/11/2025

Contingent

MRED #12428578

—
08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12428578

$280,000
06/03/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464203136

$235,000
06/03/2021

Sold

MRED #10995400

$235,000
04/05/2021

Pending

MRED #10995400

—
02/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #10995400

$255,000
09/29/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09149245

$249,900
08/31/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09149245

$249,900
02/20/2016

Expired

MRED #09015800

$249,900
08/18/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09015800

$249,900
11/25/2014

Cancelled

MRED #08629784

$239,900
05/30/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08629784

$259,900
05/22/2014

Expired

MRED #08493770

$279,900
11/22/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08493770

$279,900

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

Public Records for 1411 1st Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,552Additions$96,215Total$107,767
Tax Record2024$10,611 ($884 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size18,170 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1121205007

Schools near 1411 1st 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 1411 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

1411 1st Avenue is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on August 6, 2025 by RE/MAX Sauk Valley, it's currently listed at $275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 132 days and was last sold on June 3, 2021. 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. 1411 1st Avenue is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,074 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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