$78,000

608 2nd Ave Sterling, IL 61081

Estimated payment $648/month

Total Views 975
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
$36 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • 4-minute walk to Central Memorial Park

About This Home

So much potential for this 2150 square foot gem! This home boast 3 bedrooms and 1 and a half baths. The exterior is a combination of brick and vinyl. It has a detached garage and is ready for a new owner!

Listing Agent

Opal Sundrani

RE/MAX Sauk Valley License #475211170 Listed on: 08/12/2025

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Co-Listing Agent

Edwardo Castillo

RE/MAX Sauk Valley License #475194568

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,671

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,671

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 2150
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 78000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2671.14
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,871 $33,534 $4,218 $29,316
2023 $2,671 $31,478 $3,959 $27,519
2022 $2,577 $30,117 $3,788 $26,329
2021 $2,449 $28,401 $3,572 $24,829
2020 $2,358 $27,406 $3,447 $23,959
2019 $2,331 $26,908 $3,384 $23,524
2018 $2,307 $26,951 $3,389 $23,562
2017 $2,307 $26,767 $3,366 $23,401
2016 $2,227 $25,905 $3,258 $22,647
2015 $2,771 $26,616 $3,347 $23,269
2014 $2,128 $26,025 $3,273 $22,752
2013 $2,771 $26,616 $3,347 $23,269
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $78,000 +95.5% $36 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Sold $39,900 0.0% $17 / Sq Ft
06/23/2013 06/23/13 Off Market $39,900 -- --
04/08/2013 04/08/13 Price Changed $44,900 -25.0% $19 / Sq Ft
03/25/2013 03/25/13 For Sale $59,850 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $39,900 --
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $72,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $18,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12444044

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1121412003