1816 Locust St

588 Sq. Ft.
$298 / Sq. Ft.
588
Sq. Ft.
$298
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Over 11,100 daily traffic count on this part of Locust Street/IL Route #40 in Sterling. Located in the midst of commercial and service businesses, this property provides a perfect starting point with plenty of potential parking, access and exposure! Within the last few years, all new streets, curbs & gutters, traffic lights, street lights, etc. for a picture perfect transportation corridor in North Sterling. 1 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with 24' x 30' detached garage.Over 11,100 daily traffic count on this part of Locust Street/IL Route #40 in Sterling. Located in the midst of commercial and service businesses, this property provides a perfect starting point with plenty of potential parking, access and exposure! Within the last few years, all new streets, curbs & gutters, traffic lights, street lights, etc. for a picture perfect transportation corridor in North Sterling. 1 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with 24' x 30' detached garage.
  1. Listed by Chris King • United Country Sauk Valley Realty
    P: (815)-632-9917 C: (815)-632-9917 chrisking564@gmail.com

Property Details for 1816 Locust Street

Area
Sterling
Township
Sterling
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
10.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 04:05 PM

Property Details for 1816 Locust Street

StatusNew
MLS #12557450
Days on Market2
Taxes$1,032 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1943
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,479 SF
CountyWhiteside County

Location

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Building Information for 1816 Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,479 SF

Payment Calculator

$939 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$853

Property Taxes

$86

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1816 Locust Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, 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
  • Num Of Rooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Sq Ft: 588
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 588
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 588
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1176
  • Main Sq Ft: 588
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 52.91 x 216.97
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 588
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-01-29T22:02:43
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X11
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 17X7

Property History for 1816 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12557450

$175,000
Apr 4, 2025

Sold

MRED #12312105

$120,000
Mar 17, 2025

Pending

MRED #12312105

Mar 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12312105

$125,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12557450

$175,000
04/04/2025

Sold

MRED #12312105

$120,000
03/17/2025

Pending

MRED #12312105

03/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12312105

$125,000

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

Public Records for 1816 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,494Additions$15,407Total$20,901
Tax Record2024$1,032 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size11,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1116451006

Schools near 1816 Locust Street

This home is within Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Challand Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sterling High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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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1816 Locust Street is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by United Country Sauk Valley Realty, it's currently listed at $175,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on April 4, 2025. This listing's school district is Sterling Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Challand Middle School and Sterling High School. 1816 Locust Street is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 588 sqft single family home built in 1943.

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