$60,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2026

2 E 7th St Sterling, IL 61081

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

20% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2026

Affordable duplex located near downtown with convenient access to shopping, dining, and major routes. The property features a 1-bedroom, 1-bath upper unit and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit, plus a full basement for storage and mechanicals. Both units are currently occupied on month-to-month leases, providing flexibility for a new owner. Owner pays all utilities. This is a solid opportunity for an investor or owner-occupant looking for a manageable multi-family property with room to improve cash flow over time.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alejandro Rivera

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 631-1384 License #475190887 Listed on: 01/09/2026

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Co-Listed By

Myles Kukowski

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 631-1384 License #475201312

Last Buyer's Agent

Alan Lewis

RE/MAX Sauk Valley License #475206082

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 79.5 x 77.25
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Building Details

  • Gross Income $1,280
  • Net Operating Income $800

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,017

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 631-1384
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Parking Lot, Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 79.5 x 77.25
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Multi Family

  • Net Operating Income: 800
  • GrossIncome: 1280
  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: 2 Story Unit/s

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2016.72
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2026
Closed on
Feb 26, 2026
Sold by
Habben Matthew and Cassens Nathan L
Bought by
Jd Holdings Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Alejandro Rivera
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Alan Lewis
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-20%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6103.93%
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Outstanding Balance
$45,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,101

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Helt Raymond W and Helt Deborah A
Bought by
Cassens Nathan L and Habben Matthew N
Seller's Agent
Cindy Brackemeyer
Coldwell Banker Howes & Jefferies REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
Non-MLS
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-16.53%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.81%
Original Mortgage
$37,500
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $60,000 Wolters Kluwer Financial Servi
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $45,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $37,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Sold $60,000 -20.0% --
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2026 01/09/26 For Sale $75,000 +50.0% --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Sold $50,000 -16.5% $40 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $59,900 -- $48 / 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 $2,017 $19,342 $3,699 $15,643
2023 $1,904 $18,156 $3,472 $14,684
2022 $1,856 $17,371 $3,322 $14,049
2021 $1,791 $16,382 $3,133 $13,249
2020 $1,741 $15,808 $3,023 $12,785
2019 $1,730 $15,521 $2,968 $12,553
2018 $1,712 $15,546 $2,973 $12,573
2017 $1,715 $15,440 $2,953 $12,487
2016 $1,672 $14,943 $2,858 $12,085
2015 $1,599 $15,354 $2,937 $12,417
2014 $1,595 $15,013 $2,872 $12,141
2013 $1,599 $15,354 $2,937 $12,417
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12544086

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1121406012

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