$165,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2026

305 W Miller Rd Sterling, IL 61081

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,603 Sq Ft
1955 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 20, 2026

$103 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mud Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gazebo
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2026

Well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home centrally located near the hospital and schools. This property offers numerous major updates, providing peace of mind for the next owner. New windows installed in 2020 and a 200-amp electrical panel upgrade completed inside and out in 2016. Upstairs bathroom has been fully remodeled, and the furnace and central air were replaced in 2014. Water heater new in 2024. Roof and gutters with gutter guards were replaced in 2023. Exterior features include durable brick and vinyl siding and a white vinyl privacy fence installed in 2017, creating a fully fenced backyard. Interior highlights include no carpet throughout the home for easy maintenance. Enjoy outdoor relaxation with a brand-new hot tub added in 2024(negotiable). Sewer line was replaced in 2016. A solid, updated home in a convenient location-move-in ready and a must-see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Myles Kukowski

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 625-3722 License #471023062 Listed on: 01/06/2026

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Co-Listed By

Alejandro Rivera

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 625-3722 License #475190887

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Alejandro Rivera

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 625-3722 License #475190887

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 65.1 x 100
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,603 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,693

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1955
  • 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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Oven, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Walk-Up Access, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1603
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.1 x 100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3693.1
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2026
Closed on
Feb 17, 2026
Sold by
Shady and Shady Kyle
Bought by
Mendoza Marcus
Seller's Agent
Myles Kukowski
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Alejandro Rivera
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.09%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Outstanding Balance
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$1,439

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2016
Closed on
Oct 24, 2016
Sold by
Spielman Lindsay M and Spielman Kirk W
Bought by
Shady Brittany
Seller's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$98,900
Sold Price
$96,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$94,261
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2011
Sold by
Peterson Erik and Peterson Krista
Bought by
Mccafferty Lindsay M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,772
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2005
Sold by
Rude Brock A and Rude Brody M
Bought by
Peterson Erik and Peterson Krista L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,325
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2005
Sold by
Heller Betty
Bought by
Beck Christine and Beck Todd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,325
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $165,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $96,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $92,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $89,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $165,000 VA
Previous Owner $94,261 FHA
Previous Owner $72,772 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,325 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Sold $165,000 +0.1% $103 / Sq Ft
01/20/2026 01/20/26 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2026 01/06/26 For Sale $164,900 +71.8% $103 / Sq Ft
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Sold $96,000 -2.9% $60 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2016 08/05/16 For Sale $98,900 -- $62 / 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 $3,693 $41,420 $5,686 $35,734
2023 $3,447 $38,881 $5,337 $33,544
2022 $3,334 $37,199 $5,106 $32,093
2021 $3,180 $35,080 $4,815 $30,265
2020 $3,068 $33,851 $4,646 $29,205
2019 $3,037 $33,237 $4,562 $28,675
2018 $3,005 $33,290 $4,569 $28,721
2017 $3,006 $33,062 $4,538 $28,524
2016 $2,388 $27,346 $4,392 $22,954
2015 $2,301 $28,097 $4,513 $23,584
2014 $2,281 $27,473 $4,413 $23,060
2013 $2,301 $28,097 $4,513 $23,584
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12541762

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1116381002

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