509 W 14th St

1,940 Sq. Ft.
$119 / Sq. Ft.
1,940
Sq. Ft.
$119
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This amazingly lovely brick cape cod in the center of Sterling is ready to be your home. They don't build them with this kind of attention to detail anymore. So much has been done in the last two years to make this home move in ready for you. The exterior has so many upgrades, including a new concrete patio, scraped and painted trim, 2 car two story garage has a loft for storage, and an epoxy floor added to the main level "Man cave dream!" One car garage used for storage and gardening tools. Walk...This amazingly lovely brick cape cod in the center of Sterling is ready to be your home. They don't build them with this kind of attention to detail anymore. So much has been done in the last two years to make this home move in ready for you. The exterior has so many upgrades, including a new concrete patio, scraped and painted trim, 2 car two story garage has a loft for storage, and an epoxy floor added to the main level "Man cave dream!" One car garage used for storage and gardening tools. Walk through the front door to a nice foyer with the carpeted living room to the right and the lovely dining room with hard wood flooring and built-ins to the left. The kitchen has stainless appliances and nice counter space, with wonderful light from the nice sized windows. The upstairs hall has hardwood and built-ins also. The master is a large beautiful space with lots of natural light and cozy spaces also. Two more bedrooms with nice storage space and a bathroom complete the upstairs space. The nice sized basement has tons of storage and laundry. This home is located by Hospital, schools and Kilgour Park for your convenience.
  1. Listed by Melissa Lilja • Keller Williams Realty Signature
    P: (815)-742-8331 MELISSA61061@YAHOO.COM

Property Details for 509 West 14th Street

Style
2 Story
Garage
3.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Brick, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener, Concrete
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 01:06 PM

Property Details for 509 West 14th Street

StatusSold & Closed
MLS #202505992
Days on Market5
Taxes$5,696 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / House
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyWhiteside County

Location

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Sold By NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Building Information for 509 West 14th Street

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,596 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,121

Property Taxes

$475

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 509 West 14th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: STERLING
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61081
  • Address: 509 W 14th Street
  • County: Whiteside County
  • Zip Code: 61081
  • Year Built: 1948
  • School District: Sterling School District #5
  • Elementary School 1: Franklin
  • Middle School: Challand
  • High School: Sterling HS
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $5,696
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.17
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 970
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1940
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1940
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 1122182009000
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 970
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Wood
  • General Features: Patio, Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 1.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop-Granite, Water Filtration System, Window Treatments
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 10
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 13
  • Dining Room Width: 12
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 17
  • Family Room Width: 12
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15
  • Kitchen Width: 10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 24
  • Living Room Width: 13
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 509 West 14th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505992

$230,000
Oct 4, 2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505992

Sep 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505992

$230,000
May 11, 2023

Sold

MRED #11755317

$179,900
Apr 11, 2023

Pending

MRED #11755317

Apr 11, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11755317

Apr 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11755317

$179,900
Nov 29, 2007

Sold

MRED #08780427

$136,000
Nov 29, 2007

Pending

MRED #08780427

Nov 29, 2007

Sold

MRED #07343762

$136,000
Sep 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #08780427

$139,900
Sep 6, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #07343762

$139,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505992

$230,000
10/04/2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505992

09/29/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505992

$230,000
05/11/2023

Sold

MRED #11755317

$179,900
04/11/2023

Pending

MRED #11755317

04/11/2023

Contingent

MRED #11755317

04/10/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11755317

$179,900
11/29/2007

Sold

MRED #08780427

$136,000
11/29/2007

Pending

MRED #08780427

11/29/2007

Sold

MRED #07343762

$136,000
09/07/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #08780427

$139,900
09/06/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #07343762

$139,900

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

Public Records for 509 West 14th Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,586Additions$56,044Total$60,630
Tax Record2024$5,696 ($475 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1121133002

Schools near 509 West 14th Street

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