$144,000
SOLD APR 13, 2026

608 4th Ave Sterling, IL 61081

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,292 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 13, 2026

$111 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

Check out this awesome 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home featuring a great open layout. The eat in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and stainless steel appliances (2024). Master bedroom has walk in closet. Outside you'll find a partially privacy fenced yard (new in 2025) and a covered porch. The property also features a new 2 car detached 20x30 garage with 10' side walls, built in 2025 with a drive through door, providing tons of room for vehicles, storage and hobbies. Nice covered front porch. Great open layout. Main floor laundry room. Partially privacy fenced yard (new 2025), water heater (2026).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chandra Howard

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 632-7909 License #471021384 Listed on: 03/13/2026

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Co-Listed By

Ryne Howard

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 632-7909 License #471021383

Last Buyer's Agent

JD Gieson

RE/MAX of Rock Valley License #475189224

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 135
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,292 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,580

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

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: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 632-7909
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1292
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1580
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2026
Closed on
Apr 13, 2026
Sold by
Mercedes Johnson
Bought by
Goral Kira
Seller's Agent
Chandra Howard
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
JD Gieson
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
List Price
$142,000
Sold Price
$144,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.41%
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.41%
Original Mortgage
$141,391
Outstanding Balance
$141,391
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,689

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2024
Closed on
Jul 8, 2024
Sold by
Smith Steven J
Bought by
Johnson Mercedes
Seller's Agent
Becky Echebarria
United Country Sauk Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chandra Howard
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-18.61%
Views
221

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Aldrich Dennis A and Aldrich Patricia L
Bought by
Smith Steven J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,290
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2010
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Aldrich Dennis A and Aldrich Patricia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2010
Sold by
Hicks Terence J
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $144,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $122,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $77,500 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $19,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $141,391 FHA
Previous Owner $10,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $119,790 FHA
Previous Owner $55,290 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Sold $144,000 +1.4% $111 / Sq Ft
03/15/2026 03/15/26 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $142,000 +16.4% $110 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Sold $122,000 -6.2% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2024 06/01/24 Price Changed $130,000 -7.1% $101 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Price Changed $139,900 -3.5% $108 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Price Changed $144,900 -3.3% $112 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 For Sale $149,900 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $1,580 $15,156 $3,482 $11,674
2023 $1,492 $14,227 $3,269 $10,958
2022 $1,454 $13,612 $3,128 $10,484
2021 $1,404 $12,837 $2,950 $9,887
2020 $1,365 $12,388 $2,847 $9,541
2019 $1,356 $12,163 $2,795 $9,368
2018 $1,341 $12,182 $2,799 $9,383
2017 $684 $6,157 $2,780 $3,377
2016 $666 $5,958 $2,690 $3,268
2015 $637 $6,122 $2,764 $3,358
2014 $636 $5,986 $2,703 $3,283
2013 $637 $6,122 $2,764 $3,358
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12592225

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1121432003

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