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Seller's Agent in 2025
Caitlin Pruis
Kophamer & Blean Realty
(309) 798-1712
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
1106 5th Ave Sterling, IL 61081
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,781
Sq Ft
1936
Built
Highlights
- Deck
- Bonus Room
- Patio
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Living Room
About This Home
As of November 2025Welcome home to this updated residence that offers a space for everyone! You enter through a heated porch into an open concept living room and eat-in kitchen. The vaulted ceilings and skylights create the perfect atmosphere on the main floor. From there, you will find plenty of room with a bedroom, a nonconforming bedroom or office space, full bathroom, master suite with a walk-in closet. What's the best part of this house? The four-season room with knotty pine walls that oversees the fenced in back yard. It is perfect for relaxing or entertaining! The unfinished basement has high ceilings perfect for finishing. This home is move in ready, but with opportunity to finish some space to make it your own. Don't miss out on this location too!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kophamer & Blean Realty License #475213800 Listed on: 08/27/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,708
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50x189
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 2,781 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Heated Enclosed Porch
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 27, 2025
Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Vervynck Alan T
Bought by
Frautschy Katie M
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Pruis
Kophamer & Blean Realty
Buyer's Agent
David DeVries
Xtreme Realty
List Price
$125,500
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-4.38%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.70%
Original Mortgage
$121,212
Outstanding Balance
$121,097
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,365
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Beien Sheryl A
Bought by
Vervynck Alan T
Seller's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$82,400
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
3.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$78,280
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2014
Sold by
Newell Carole L
Bought by
Beien John T and Beien Sheryl A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $120,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $78,400 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $46,500 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $121,212 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $78,280 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 11/26/25 | Sold | $120,000 | -4.4% | $43 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/07/2025 09/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | For Sale | $125,500 | +52.3% | $45 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/05/2020 10/05/20 | Sold | $82,400 | +3.1% | $53 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/07/2020 08/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/07/2020 08/07/20 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $51 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,708 | $31,972 | $3,107 | $28,865 |
| 2023 | $2,518 | $30,013 | $2,917 | $27,096 |
| 2022 | $2,427 | $28,715 | $2,791 | $25,924 |
| 2021 | $2,305 | $27,079 | $2,632 | $24,447 |
| 2020 | $2,401 | $21,794 | $2,540 | $19,254 |
| 2019 | $2,386 | $21,398 | $2,494 | $18,904 |
| 2018 | $2,360 | $21,432 | $2,498 | $18,934 |
| 2017 | $2,364 | $21,285 | $2,481 | $18,804 |
| 2016 | $2,304 | $20,599 | $2,401 | $18,198 |
| 2015 | $106 | $21,164 | $2,467 | $18,697 |
| 2014 | $1,030 | $20,694 | $2,412 | $18,282 |
| 2013 | $106 | $21,164 | $2,467 | $18,697 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Caitlin Pruis
-
David DeVries
Buyer's Agent in 2025
David DeVries
Xtreme Realty
(815) 441-1446
72 in this area
240 Total Sales
-
Tim McCaslin
Seller's Agent in 2020
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX
(815) 716-7653
206 in this area
377 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12457288
APN: 1121279016
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