NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1507 5th Ave Sterling, IL 61081

Estimated Value: $142,882 - $164,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
$105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 20, 2025

Last sale price $146,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,092 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

Beautiful two-story home, a block away from Sterling schools! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, full basement, 2 car detached garage, and a spacious backyard. This home has been reimagined inside & out, offering modern amenities and move-in ready convenience. Make it yours today before it is too late!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JD Gieson

RE/MAX of Rock Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 677-1873 License #475189224 Listed on: 09/30/2025

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Kirchner

Re/Max of Rock Valley License #475180511

Re/Max of Rock Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,290

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x156

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,290

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 677-1873
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1424
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x156
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3290.12
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
JD Gieson
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
Buyer's Agent
Jenny Kirchner
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.6%
Views
127
Current Estimated Value
$149,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,721
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$5,840
Outstanding Balance
$4,696
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$145,025

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$146,000 First American Title
$180,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $5,840
Open $141,620
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $146,000 -2.6% $103 / Sq Ft
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 For Sale $149,900 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $3,405 $33,521 $3,699 $29,822
2024 $3,290 $31,555 $3,482 $28,073
2023 $3,106 $29,621 $3,269 $26,352
2022 $3,028 $28,340 $3,128 $25,212
2021 $2,922 $26,726 $2,950 $23,776
2020 $2,841 $25,790 $2,847 $22,943
2019 $2,823 $25,321 $2,795 $22,526
2018 $2,793 $25,361 $2,799 $22,562
2017 $3,058 $27,531 $2,780 $24,751
2016 $2,980 $26,643 $2,690 $23,953
2015 $2,225 $27,374 $2,764 $24,610
2014 $2,206 $26,767 $2,703 $24,064
2013 $2,225 $27,374 $2,764 $24,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12484164

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1121230020

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