609 12th Ave Sterling, IL 61081
Sterling AreaEstimated payment $1,179/month
Highlights
- Formal Dining Room
- Porch
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Family Room
About This Home
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfortable living space and plenty of functionality. The main floor features convenient laundry, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and hardwood floors that continue into the dining room. The partially finished basement provides additional space for recreation, hobbies, or storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard along with alley access to both detached garages. The property offers a 2-car detached garage and an additional 1-car detached garage, providing excellent parking and storage options. The 1-car garage received a new roof in 2025, while the 2-car garage was recently updated with a new garage door and opener this year. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a home with flexible garage space and a fenced-in yard!
Listing Agent
RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 535-7322 License #475206082 Listed on: 08/19/2026
Co-Listing Agent
RE/MAX Sauk Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 535-7322 License #471023177
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,276
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,343 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Additional Features
- Porch
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 141
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,276 | $43,250 | $3,895 | $39,355 |
| 2024 | $2,322 | $40,714 | $3,667 | $37,047 |
| 2023 | $2,854 | $38,218 | $3,442 | $34,776 |
| 2022 | $2,380 | $36,565 | $3,293 | $33,272 |
| 2021 | $2,435 | $34,482 | $3,105 | $31,377 |
| 2020 | $2,454 | $33,274 | $2,996 | $30,278 |
| 2019 | $2,973 | $32,670 | $2,942 | $29,728 |
| 2018 | $2,943 | $32,723 | $2,947 | $29,776 |
| 2017 | $2,944 | $32,499 | $2,927 | $29,572 |
| 2016 | $2,847 | $31,452 | $2,833 | $28,619 |
| 2015 | $2,740 | $32,316 | $2,911 | $29,405 |
| 2014 | $2,720 | $31,598 | $2,846 | $28,752 |
| 2013 | $2,740 | $32,316 | $2,911 | $29,405 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 08/25/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/19/2026 08/19/26 | For Sale | $165,000 | -- | $123 / Sq Ft |
About the Listing Agent
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12736983
APN: 1122176062
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