509 W 14th St Sterling, IL 61081
Estimated payment $1,688/month
Highlights
- Granite Countertops
- Patio
- Water Softener
- Brick or Stone Mason
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 3-minute walk to Kilgour Park
About This Home
This amazingly lovely brick cape cod in the center of Sterling is ready to be your home. They don't build them with this kind of attention to detail anymore. So much has been done in the last two years to make this home move in ready for you. The exterior has so many upgrades, including a new concrete patio, scraped and painted trim, 2 car two story garage has a loft for storage, and an epoxy floor added to the main level "Man cave dream!" One car garage used for storage and gardening tools. Walk through the front door to a nice foyer with the carpeted living room to the right and the lovely dining room with hard wood flooring and built-ins to the left. The kitchen has stainless appliances and nice counter space, with wonderful light from the nice sized windows. The upstairs hall has hardwood and built-ins also. The master is a large beautiful space with lots of natural light and cozy spaces also. Two more bedrooms with nice storage space and a bathroom complete the upstairs space. The nice sized basement has tons of storage and laundry. This home is located by Hospital, schools and Kilgour Park for your convenience.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Realty Signature License #471016789 Listed on: 09/30/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,696
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Home Design
- Brick or Stone Mason
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Window Treatments
Kitchen
- Stove
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Brick Driveway
Schools
- Franklin Elementary School
- Challand Middle School
- Sterling High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener
Additional Features
- Patio
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,696 | $60,630 | $4,586 | $56,044 |
| 2023 | $5,338 | $56,914 | $4,305 | $52,609 |
| 2022 | $5,177 | $54,453 | $4,119 | $50,334 |
| 2021 | $4,959 | $51,351 | $3,884 | $47,467 |
| 2020 | $4,797 | $49,552 | $3,748 | $45,804 |
| 2019 | $4,755 | $48,652 | $3,680 | $44,972 |
| 2018 | $4,705 | $48,730 | $3,686 | $45,044 |
| 2017 | $4,710 | $48,396 | $3,661 | $44,735 |
| 2016 | $4,120 | $46,836 | $3,543 | $43,293 |
| 2015 | $3,957 | $48,122 | $3,640 | $44,482 |
| 2014 | $393 | $47,053 | $3,559 | $43,494 |
| 2013 | $3,957 | $48,122 | $3,640 | $44,482 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 10/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $230,000 | +27.8% | $119 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/11/2023 05/11/23 | Sold | $179,900 | 0.0% | $93 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/11/2023 04/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/10/2023 04/10/23 | For Sale | $179,900 | -- | $93 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $138,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $134,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $135,867 | FHA |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 202505992
APN: 1121133002
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