NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1735 Griswold Ave Sterling, IL 61081

Sterling Area

Estimated Value: $170,000 - $191,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,524 Sq Ft
$117/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 16, 2026

Last sale price $182,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,219 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 1.89 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to this well-maintained, clean, and low-maintenance home featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room plus a separate family room with a wood-burning stove. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space, a breakfast bar, and included appliances. A large utility room adds great convenience and extra storage. The outdoor space is the true highlight with tons of yard space and over 1,500 sq ft of garage space. One detached garage is 50x24, heated, has water, insulated doors, and an impressive workshop area-perfect for projects, hobbies, or extra storage. A second detached garage, 14x24, provides even more flexibility. Situated on the edge of town, this property offers plenty of room for animals, equipment, and all your toys-giving you the best of both space and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chandra Howard

28 Real Estate LLC Brokerage Phone: (815) 625-3722 License #471021384 Listed on: 11/20/2025

Co-Listed By

Ryne Howard

28 Real Estate LLC Brokerage Phone: (815) 625-3722 License #471021383

Last Buyer's Agent

JD Gieson

RE/MAX of Rock Valley License #475189224

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,094

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1.89 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 276 x 300
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,094

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

1.89 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 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
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 625-3722
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1524
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • OtherStructures: Second Garage, Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.89
  • Lot Dimensions: 276 x 300
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2093.94
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2025
Closed on
Jan 16, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chandra Howard
28 Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
JD Gieson
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$182,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.62%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$177,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,303
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.33%
Original Mortgage
$178,703
Outstanding Balance
$177,846
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$149
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$182,000 First American Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $178,703
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/16/2026 01/16/26 Sold $182,000 -1.6% $119 / Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2025 11/20/25 For Sale $185,000 -- $121 / 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 $2,920 $38,200 $1,945 $36,255
2024 $1,946 $35,960 $1,831 $34,129
2023 $1,139 $33,756 $1,719 $32,037
2022 $1,689 $32,297 $1,645 $30,652
2021 $1,179 $30,457 $1,551 $28,906
2020 $1,195 $29,390 $1,497 $27,893
2019 $1,218 $28,856 $1,470 $27,386
2018 $1,204 $28,902 $1,472 $27,430
2017 $1,228 $28,704 $1,462 $27,242
2016 $1,239 $27,779 $1,415 $26,364
2015 $1,473 $28,540 $1,453 $27,087
2014 $1,233 $27,907 $1,421 $26,486
2013 $1,473 $28,540 $1,453 $27,087
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12521644

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1117451002

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