NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1003 W 7th St Sterling, IL 61081

Estimated Value: $86,000 - $98,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,035 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 13, 2026

Last sale price $91,700 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $719 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

Move-In Ready & Affordable! This charming 4-bedroom home offers incredible value with plenty of space both inside and out. Enjoy a nice-sized yard, perfect for outdoor activities, plus a 2-car tandem garage for extra parking or storage. The covered patio area provides a great spot for relaxing, grilling, or entertaining. With its functional layout and welcoming feel, this home is ready for you to move right in and make it your own. A great opportunity you won't want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Adcock

Crawford Realty, LLC License #475141939 Listed on: 12/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Bouback

Re/Max of Rock Valley

Re/Max of Rock Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x142

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,256

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1035
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x142
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2256.34
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2025
Closed on
Jan 13, 2026
Sold by
Josephsen Charles D and Charles D Josephsen Living Trust
Bought by
Nelson Brayden and Sommer Kalina
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Adcock
Crawford Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Bouback
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$91,700
Premium/Discount to List
$1,700
1.89%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$96,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,199
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%
Original Mortgage
$4,585
Outstanding Balance
$4,585
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,295

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2008
Sold by
Josephsen Charles D
Bought by
Josephsen Charles D and Charles D Josephsen Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2007
Sold by
Citifinancial Services Inc
Bought by
Josephsen Charles

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2007
Sold by
Walker James L and Walker James
Bought by
Citifinancial Services Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nelson Brayden $92,000 None Listed On Document
Josephsen Charles D -- None Available
Josephsen Charles $26,500 None Available
Citifinancial Services Inc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nelson Brayden $4,585
Open Nelson Brayden $88,949
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Sold $91,700 +1.9% $89 / Sq Ft
12/11/2025 12/11/25 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2025 12/09/25 For Sale $90,000 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,318 $22,817 $2,337 $20,480
2024 $2,240 $21,479 $2,200 $19,279
2023 $2,114 $20,162 $2,065 $18,097
2022 $2,061 $19,290 $1,976 $17,314
2021 $1,989 $18,191 $1,863 $16,328
2020 $1,934 $17,554 $1,798 $15,756
2019 $1,921 $17,235 $1,765 $15,470
2018 $1,901 $17,263 $1,768 $15,495
2017 $1,905 $17,145 $1,756 $15,389
2016 $1,856 $16,592 $1,699 $14,893
2015 $1,775 $17,048 $1,746 $15,302
2014 $1,771 $16,669 $1,707 $14,962
2013 $1,775 $17,048 $1,746 $15,302
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12528832

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1120432005

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