$58,000
SOLD FEB 19, 2026

203 8th Ave Sterling, IL 61081

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,957 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$30 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • 4-minute walk to Sinnissippi Dam Walking Bridge

About This Home

As of February 2026

Great Investment Opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom home with 1.5 bathrooms featuring a long term renter over 15 years who would love to stay. Currently rented at $800 plus renter pays all utilities. Property is being sold as is and offers immediate cash flow for the right investor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Ramirez

Bardier & Ramirez Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (815) 213-7401 License #475141911 Listed on: 01/09/2026

Co-Listed By

Lee Bardier

Bardier & Ramirez Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (815) 213-7401 License #471021138

Last Buyer's Agent

Vanessa Torres

RE/MAX Unites License #475211777

RE/MAX Unites

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,721

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,957 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Sterling High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,721

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ 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) 213-7401
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1957
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • 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

  • High School: Sterling High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1721
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2017
Sold by
Mccormick Matthew and Mccormick Jessica
Bought by
Mccormick Jessica J and Mccormick Matthew E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 29, 2012
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Bought by
Mccormick Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jo Anne Bryson
Bird Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eric Bird
Bird Realty
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$40,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-33.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/19/2026 02/19/26 Sold $58,000 -7.8% $30 / Sq Ft
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2026 01/09/26 For Sale $62,900 +57.3% $32 / Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Sold $40,000 -23.8% $20 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/24/2012 07/24/12 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Price Changed $52,500 -9.3% $27 / Sq Ft
05/14/2012 05/14/12 Price Changed $57,900 -3.5% $30 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 For Sale $60,000 -- $31 / 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 $1,721 $16,502 $5,134 $11,368
2023 $1,624 $15,490 $4,819 $10,671
2022 $1,584 $14,821 $4,611 $10,210
2021 $1,528 $13,976 $4,348 $9,628
2020 $1,486 $13,487 $4,196 $9,291
2019 $1,476 $13,242 $4,120 $9,122
2018 $1,461 $13,264 $4,127 $9,137
2017 $1,463 $13,173 $4,099 $9,074
2016 $1,426 $12,749 $3,967 $8,782
2015 $1,364 $13,097 $4,075 $9,022
2014 $1,361 $12,807 $3,985 $8,822
2013 $1,364 $13,097 $4,075 $9,022
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12544382

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1122355011

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