Kayla Easley
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eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave
(331) 215-9689
90 Total Sales
1 in Sterling
$164,900 Price
309 5th Ave Sterling, IL 61081
Sterling AreaEstimated Value: $116,746
3
Beds
2
Baths
--
Sq Ft
1918
Built
Highlights
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Forced Air Heating System
- 2-minute walk to Central Memorial Park
About This Home
As of July 2025Investment Opportunity - Duplex located downtown. Front porch is currently used by both tenants. Unit #1 has a washer/dryer hookups. The Seller pays water, sewer and garbage. Tenant pays their own Gas & Electric. Unit #1 (down) has 1 bedroom, stove & refrig. $450/month rent (no lease and no deposit). Unit #2 (2nd level) has 2 bedrooms stove & refrig. $500/month rent (no lease and no deposit). Full basement for extra storage with an outside entrance. 3 car detached garage (currently rented at $30/stall). House and garage has new roof, gutters, downspouts.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Judy Powell Realty License #471010072 Listed on: 06/06/2025
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,538
Year Built
- Built in 1918
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50x135
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- 2 Units
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Diane L Martin Living Trust and Martin Diane L
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jenni Dace
Judy Powell Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Carradus
Judy Powell Realty
List Price
$66,500
Sold Price
$66,500
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,246
Avg. Annual Appreciation
58.02%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2024
Sold by
Martin Diane L
Bought by
Diane L Martin Living Trust and Martin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Kein Danny L
Bought by
Martin Diane L
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $66,500 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Diane L Martin Living Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Martin Diane L | $73,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $85,000 | ||
| Closed | Dewitt Tanner | $60,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | Sold | $66,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | For Sale | $66,500 | -- | -- |
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 | $3,662 | $36,051 | $4,872 | $31,179 |
| 2024 | $3,538 | $33,936 | $4,586 | $29,350 |
| 2023 | $3,340 | $31,856 | $4,305 | $27,551 |
| 2022 | $3,257 | $30,479 | $4,119 | $26,360 |
| 2021 | $3,143 | $28,743 | $3,884 | $24,859 |
| 2020 | $3,055 | $27,736 | $3,748 | $23,988 |
| 2019 | $3,036 | $27,232 | $3,680 | $23,552 |
| 2018 | $3,004 | $27,276 | $3,686 | $23,590 |
| 2017 | $3,009 | $27,089 | $3,661 | $23,428 |
| 2016 | $2,932 | $26,216 | $3,543 | $22,673 |
| 2015 | $2,804 | $26,935 | $3,640 | $23,295 |
| 2014 | $2,798 | $26,337 | $3,559 | $22,778 |
| 2013 | $2,804 | $26,935 | $3,640 | $23,295 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jenni Dace
JD
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jenni Dace
Judy Powell Realty
(815) 716-7675
321 Total Sales
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Brian Carradus
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Brian Carradus
Judy Powell Realty
(630) 800-0725
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12386228
APN: 1121480012
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