Seller's Agent in 2025
Patti Sword
RE/MAX
(815) 590-0130
105 in this area
236 Total Sales
1614 16th Ave Sterling, IL 61081
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,332
Sq Ft
1965
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Wheelchair Ramps
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Laundry Room
- Bathroom on Main Level
About This Home
As of October 2025Check out this adorable, well-maintained 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home in a great Sterling location! Spacious living room. New (2024) kitchen, complete with stove, refrigerator and microwave (all 2024). Handy full bath on the main floor. Primary bedroom with hardwood flooring and 2nd bedroom on the main level as well. The upper level consists of 2 roomy bedrooms and an updated 1/2 bath. The full basement houses the laundry (washer and dryer included) and offers plenty of storage space. There is network cable run to each room upstairs and behind the tv in the living room, perfect for home office or gaming. Radon mitigation system (2022). Whole house water filter (2022). Furnace (2022). Central Air (2009). Water Heater (2021). Electric meter base (2025). Doorbells (2025). New front steps (2024). Roof and gutters (2019). There is a 1 1/2 car garage with a nice workshop on the alley. Close to schools, parks and shopping.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 590-0130 License #471002760 Listed on: 09/16/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,992
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 142
Parking
- 1.5 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Steel Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,332 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Accessible Home Design
- Accessibility Features
- Wheelchair Ramps
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 16, 2025
Closed on
Oct 14, 2025
Sold by
Reed Matthew
Bought by
Brown Darby D and Brown Linda M
Seller's Agent
Patti Sword
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Jenni Dace
Judy Powell Realty
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
6.9%
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.04%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2022
Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Clausen Ramona J
Bought by
Reed Matthew
Seller's Agent
Chandra Howard
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Patti Sword
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$93,000
Sold Price
$93,500
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.09%
Original Mortgage
$74,800
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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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 | $155,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $93,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $74,800 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | Sold | $155,000 | +6.9% | $116 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/19/2025 09/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2025 09/16/25 | For Sale | $145,000 | +55.1% | $109 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2022 09/30/22 | Sold | $93,500 | +0.5% | $70 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/02/2022 09/02/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/25/2022 08/25/22 | For Sale | $93,000 | 0.0% | $70 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/18/2022 07/18/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/12/2022 07/12/22 | For Sale | $93,000 | -- | $70 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,992 | $34,700 | $3,667 | $31,033 |
| 2023 | $2,786 | $32,573 | $3,442 | $29,131 |
| 2022 | $2,929 | $27,417 | $3,293 | $24,124 |
| 2021 | $1,624 | $25,855 | $3,105 | $22,750 |
| 2020 | $1,537 | $24,949 | $2,996 | $21,953 |
| 2019 | $1,505 | $24,496 | $2,942 | $21,554 |
| 2018 | $1,491 | $24,536 | $2,947 | $21,589 |
| 2017 | $1,485 | $24,368 | $2,927 | $21,441 |
| 2016 | $1,408 | $23,583 | $2,833 | $20,750 |
| 2015 | $1,378 | $24,231 | $2,911 | $21,320 |
| 2014 | $1,349 | $23,693 | $2,846 | $20,847 |
| 2013 | $1,378 | $24,231 | $2,911 | $21,320 |
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 2025
Jenni Dace
Judy Powell Realty
(815) 716-7675
177 in this area
328 Total Sales
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Chandra Howard
Seller's Agent in 2022
Chandra Howard
RE/MAX
(815) 632-7909
92 in this area
178 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12473490
APN: 1115459002
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