$150,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2025

519 E 26th St Sterling, IL 61081

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$125 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Storage Shed

About This Home

As of October 2025

Step inside this lovely, well-maintained, and beautifully updated 2-story home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The inviting eat-in kitchen is perfect for gatherings and flows easily into the bright, comfortable living room. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including replacement windows (2006), kitchen remodel (2007), central air (2012), driveway and patio (2016), furnace (2016), roof (2016), and water heater (2017). Enjoy the convenience of a 1-stall attached garage with opener, plus a nicely landscaped yard that enhances curb appeal. The fenced backyard offers a great space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or play. This home combines modern updates with classic charm, a true move-in-ready gem you won’t want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Barnes

BARNES REALTY, INC. License #471001588 Listed on: 08/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-NWIAR Member

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,441

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • Challand Middle School
  • Sterling High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,441

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Exemptions: Owner, Senior
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Legal Description: ROLLING MEADOWS SUBD LOT 34
  • Lot Acreage: 0.17
  • Lvt Date: 08/26/2025
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_266
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Concrete
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Step inside this lovely, well-maintained, and beautifully updated 2-story home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The inviting eat-in kitchen is perfect for gatherings and flows easily into the bright, comfortable living room. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including replacement windows (2006), kitchen remodel (2007), central air (2012), driveway and patio (2016), furnace (2016), roof (2016), and water heater (2017). Enjoy the convenience of a 1-stall attached garage with opener, plus a nicely landscaped yard that enhances curb appeal. The fenced backyard offers a great space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or play. This home combines modern updates with classic charm, a true move-in-ready gem you won’t want to miss!
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: Yes
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1200
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Slab
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12.05x12.02, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13.02x10.07, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10.06x9.01, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15.06x10.07, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 15.06x12
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School #2: Washington Elementary

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1974

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 2441

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Sterling HS
  • School District: Sterling School District #5
  • Middle School: Challand

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Howard Pamela J
Bought by
Robinson Ryan and Robinson Lance
Seller's Agent
Amy Barnes
BARNES REALTY, INC.
Buyer's Agent
NON-NWIAR Member
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
3.52%
Views
432

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2014
Closed on
Oct 10, 2014
Sold by
Brownell Ryan M and Brownell Jill M
Bought by
Howard Pamela J
Seller's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$83,000
Sold Price
$76,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-8.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%
Original Mortgage
$77,520
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2009
Sold by
Price William T and Price Lori M
Bought by
Brownell Ryan M and Brownell Jill M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,400
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2006
Sold by
Corporate Seller Llc
Bought by
Price William T and Price Lori M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,112
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2006
Sold by
Shank Jason E and Shank Elizabeth
Bought by
Corporate Seller Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,112
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $76,000 Nti
Warranty Deed $92,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $74,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $74,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $77,520 New Conventional
Previous Owner $92,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,112 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $150,000 +3.5% $125 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 For Sale $144,900 +90.7% $121 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Sold $76,000 -4.9% $64 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/08/2014 09/08/14 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Price Changed $79,900 -2.0% $67 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Price Changed $81,500 -1.8% $68 / Sq Ft
03/26/2014 03/26/14 For Sale $83,000 -- $69 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,441 $34,412 $7,337 $27,075
2023 $2,758 $32,302 $6,887 $25,415
2022 $2,661 $30,905 $6,589 $24,316
2021 $2,531 $29,145 $6,214 $22,931
2020 $2,437 $28,124 $5,996 $22,128
2019 $2,410 $27,613 $5,887 $21,726
2018 $2,216 $27,657 $5,896 $21,761
2017 $2,215 $25,944 $5,856 $20,088
2016 $2,137 $25,108 $5,667 $19,441
2015 $2,381 $28,865 $5,822 $23,043
2014 $2,361 $28,224 $5,693 $22,531
2013 $2,381 $28,865 $5,822 $23,043
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202505217

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 1116277012