1505 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

Sterling
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1505 1st Avenue,Sterling, IL 61081
$279,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,100 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: matthew hermes
Office: heartland realty 11 llc.
MLS#:12663785
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$279,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$132.86

About this home

Pristine property in fantastic location! This 4-5 bedroom 2 bath home is in a very desirable location close to the hospital and schools. The main floor boasts a large & bright living room with fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors (refinished in 2022) that extend into the formal dining room, a great breakfast room looking out over the backyard, and a truly enviable & upscale kitchen with quartz counters and high-end vintage style appliances! Rounding out the main floor are 2 spacious rooms that could be used as bedrooms, and a lovely updated full bath. Upstairs, the large master bedroom is bright & cheery, and has a great master bath (shared access) with walk in shower & double sinks. The other 2 bedrooms upstairs both have LOTS of built ins- both have a built in bed, one has several built-in drawers, and the other a great built-in desk, hardwood floors, and great "attic" storage. Full basement with additional refrigerator & freezer that stay. Spacious, fully fenced back yard with...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1938
  • Listing ID #:12663785
  • Updated:August 07, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,100 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1938
  • Building area:2,100 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.24 Acres
  • Lot Features:Mature Trees
  • Levels:1.5 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$279,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$132.86
  • Tax amount:$9,287 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:1
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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