908 1st Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081


$171,900

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 1,282
Cost/Sqft: $134
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1900
Property Taxes: $268
Days On Market: 35
Lot Size: 0,19
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Description

Welcome home to 908 1st Ave in Sterling! A warm, inviting, fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home designed for comfort, convenience, and easy everyday living. Nothing to do but move in! Schedule your private showing today, homes with these features do not last long!! One of the standout features is the first-floor primary bedroom, complete with an attached full bath and a walk-in closet. The home also features two additional bedrooms and 2nd full bath upstairs providing plenty of space for household members, guests, or a home office. The first-floor laundry room and a half bath near kitchen adds everyday convenience. The Living room flows nicely through the kitchen and dining area, where sliding doors lead to a large deck-perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing with your morning coffee. Adding to the functionality is a convenient one-car garage accessed from the alley, offering off-street parking and extra storage. Natural light fills the living spaces, and the layout is both practical and welcoming. Located near shopping, dining, and local amenities, this home offers a great balance of comfort and accessibility. If you are looking for a home with main-level living, outdoor space, and a garage, this home is worth a closer look. 2025 Updates include: Exterior has new roof, vinyl siding, windows, gutters, down spouts. Interior has new kitchen cabinets, counter top, sink, and breakfast bar, appliances. New LVT flooring in kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and main floor laundry areas. New 6 panel interior door, wood trim, slider door, and exterior front and back door. Main floor Master bedroom has walk in closet and remodeled full bath, main floor 1/2 bath and full bath upstairs. Freshly painted interior, carpet, and new light fixtures including ceiling fans with remotes.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1900
No
0.19
Whiteside
— / Not Applicable
12558707
11212610030000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
21 Nov, 2025 Sold $154,500 MRED MLS
8 Oct, 2025 Under contract $154,500 MRED MLS
29 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $154,500 MRED MLS
17 Feb, 2026 Under contract $171,900 MRED MLS
3 Feb, 2026 Listed for sale $171,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

1
50 x 169.5
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $268

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