716 Locust St

Sterling, IL 61081

$144,900
Price
4
Beds
1,935 Sq. Ft.
$75 / Sq. Ft.
1,935
Sq. Ft.
$75
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Historic 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home in convenient Sterling location. New carpet on main floor, updated kitchen, heated side porch that leads to private deck, 2 car detached garage. Very nice family home.Historic 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home in convenient Sterling location. New carpet on main floor, updated kitchen, heated side porch that leads to private deck, 2 car detached garage. Very nice family home.

Property Details for 716 Locust Street

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: 11/17/2025 09:39 AM

Property Details for 716 Locust Street

StatusActive
MLS #12488903
Days on Market69
Taxes$2,008 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1840
Lot Size-
CountyWhiteside County

Location

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Building Information for 716 Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$883 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$716

Property Taxes

$167

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 716 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: Concrete, Yes, 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
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • 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, 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: 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: 62.5x159x38.5
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-06T15:57:49
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 27
  • 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: 13X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X20
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X14

Property History for 716 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12488903

$144,900—
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488903

$154,900—
Jun 29, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554213407

$70,000—
Jun 29, 2015

Sold

MRED #08911143

$70,000—
May 20, 2015

Pending

MRED #08911143

—
May 4, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08911143

$74,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Price Change

MRED #12488903

$144,900
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488903

$154,900
06/29/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554213407

$70,000
06/29/2015

Sold

MRED #08911143

$70,000
05/20/2015

Pending

MRED #08911143

—
05/04/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08911143

$74,900

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Public Records for 716 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,586Additions$25,673Total$30,259
Tax Record2024$2,008 ($167 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWHITESIDEAPN1121406001

Schools near 716 Locust Street

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 716 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081

716 Locust Street is a single family home for sale in Sterling, IL 61081. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2025 by RE/MAX Sauk Valley, it's currently listed at $144,900. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on June 29, 2015. 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. 716 Locust Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,935 sqft single family home built in 1840.

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