Seller's Agent in 2026
Patti Sword
RE/MAX
(815) 590-0130
101 in this area
227 Total Sales
1408 16th Ave Sterling, IL 61081
2
Beds
1
Bath
852
Sq Ft
1941
Built
Highlights
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
- Bungalow
- Patio
- Laundry Room
- 5-minute walk to Lincoln Park
About This Home
As of March 2026Bring your paint brush and tool! What a great house to rehab! Enclosed front porch, 6'4x15'3 - not heated. Nice sized living room open to the kitchen. Appliances can stay but not warranted. Both main bedrooms have big closets. Upper level finished room, 6'x25' could be 3rd bedroom, family room, office, or whatever you need it to be! Full basement with laundry. Furnace - 2016. Roof - 2011. Water heater - 2010. Newer 1 1/2 car garage. Fenced yard. Patio. Being sold AS-IS (electrical updates needed). Good solid house, ready for your improvements!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 625-3722 License #471002760 Listed on: 02/25/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,542
Year Built
- Built in 1941
Parking
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 852 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Additional Features
- Patio
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 142
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 25, 2026
Closed on
Mar 27, 2026
Sold by
Betz Karen
Bought by
Rock River Rebuilders Llc
Seller's Agent
Patti Sword
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Jenni Dace
Judy Powell Realty
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$67,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
3.85%
Views
21
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
363.96%
Original Mortgage
$50,625
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Deed | $67,500 | Wolters Kluwer Financial Servi |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $50,625 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 03/27/26 | Sold | $67,500 | +3.8% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2026 02/27/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/25/2026 02/25/26 | For Sale | $65,000 | -- | $76 / 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 | $1,542 | $33,447 | $3,482 | $29,965 |
| 2023 | $1,551 | $31,397 | $3,269 | $28,128 |
| 2022 | $1,580 | $30,040 | $3,128 | $26,912 |
| 2021 | $1,617 | $28,329 | $2,950 | $25,379 |
| 2020 | $1,629 | $27,337 | $2,847 | $24,490 |
| 2019 | $1,649 | $26,840 | $2,795 | $24,045 |
| 2018 | $1,629 | $26,883 | $2,799 | $24,084 |
| 2017 | $1,643 | $26,699 | $2,780 | $23,919 |
| 2016 | $1,654 | $25,838 | $2,690 | $23,148 |
| 2015 | $154 | $26,547 | $2,764 | $23,783 |
| 2014 | $151 | $25,958 | $2,703 | $23,255 |
| 2013 | $154 | $26,547 | $2,764 | $23,783 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Patti Sword
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Jenni Dace
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Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jenni Dace
Judy Powell Realty
(815) 716-7675
175 in this area
321 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12576912
APN: 1122206008
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