$125,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

1905 21st Ave Sterling, IL 61081

3 Beds
2 Baths
918 Sq Ft
8,756 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$136 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this beautiful, turnkey updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home located in the heart of Sterling. This home features all-new hardwood flooring throughout, adding warmth and character to every room. The open layout ensures a seamless flow from the spacious living area to the kitchen, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. This home is move in ready and ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a low-maintenance, updated property in a great neighborhood. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming ranch your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Pillion

Keller Williams Inspire License #475160180 Listed on: 02/17/2025

Keller Williams Inspire

Co-Listed By

Brittany Povalish

Keller Williams Inspire License #475181337

Last Buyer's Agent

Opal Sundrani

RE/MAX Sauk Valley License #475211170

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,046

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,756 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x135x65x135

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 918 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,046

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 918
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 129000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.201
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X135X65X135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: Y

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3046
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Gillam Darin A and Gillam Kristin
Bought by
Hose Maggie
Seller's Agent
Justin Pillion
Keller Williams Inspire
Buyer's Agent
Opal Sundrani
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-3.1%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$129,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,045
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.59%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,045

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2016
Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Trujillo Diego
Bought by
Mayer Amanda S
Seller's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Tracy DeVries
Xtreme Realty
List Price
$67,500
Sold Price
$65,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $65,000 Hbw
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $52,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $125,000 -3.1% $136 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2025 02/17/25 For Sale $129,000 +43.5% $141 / Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Sold $89,900 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2019 07/09/19 For Sale $89,900 +38.3% $98 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $65,000 -3.7% $71 / Sq Ft
02/19/2016 02/19/16 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2016 02/06/16 For Sale $67,500 -- $74 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,268 $37,341 $4,037 $33,304
2023 $3,046 $35,053 $3,790 $31,263
2022 $2,942 $33,537 $3,626 $29,911
2021 $2,802 $31,626 $3,419 $28,207
2020 $2,701 $30,518 $3,299 $27,219
2019 $1,736 $21,567 $3,239 $18,328
2018 $2,068 $21,601 $3,244 $18,357
2017 $2,067 $24,608 $3,222 $21,386
2016 $2,664 $23,815 $3,118 $20,697
2015 $1,923 $24,468 $3,203 $21,265
2014 $2,542 $23,925 $3,132 $20,793
2013 $1,923 $24,468 $3,203 $21,265
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12290061

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1115426028