Seller's Agent in 2025
Melissa Lilja
Keller Williams Realty Signature
(815) 742-8331
49 Total Sales
509 W 14th St Sterling, IL 61081
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,940
Sq Ft
7,405
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Water Softener is Owned
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 3-minute walk to Kilgour Park
About This Home
As of May 2023Brick home with lots of character located across from Kilgour Park. Well built home with 3 bedroom and 1-1/2 baths. Formal foyer with open stairway. Large living room with gas fireplace. Kitchen offers breakfast nook, newer stainless steel appliances and panty. Formal dining room has built-in hutches, hardwood floors and crown molding. Some newer windows, lots of shelving & storage in the basement and ample storage throughout. Furnace, central air and water heater (10 years old), softener (12 years old). 200 amp service. Brick 24x20 detached garage (10 years old) with separate electric and floored attic. Alley access. Plush landscaping and newer driveway.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Judy Powell Realty License #471010072 Listed on: 04/10/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,479
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 55x142
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Interior Spaces
- 1,940 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2023
Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Skorzewski Paul E and Skorzewski Lisa B
Bought by
Fortener Andrew L and Fortener Alisha J
Seller's Agent
Judy Powell
Judy Powell Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,900
Views
13
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Outstanding Balance
$131,655
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$81,503
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 16, 2007
Sold by
Wieland John T and Wieland Peggy J
Bought by
Skorzewski Paul E and Skorzewski Lisa B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,867
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $138,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $134,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $135,867 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $230,000 | +27.8% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 05/11/2023 05/11/23 | Sold | $179,900 | 0.0% | $93 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2023 04/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2023 04/10/23 | For Sale | $179,900 | -- | $93 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Melissa Lilja
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Judy Powell
J
Seller's Agent in 2023
Judy Powell
Judy Powell Realty
(815) 716-7450
331 Total Sales
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N
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11755317
APN: 1121133002
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