$59,500

903 3rd Ave Sterling, IL 61081

Estimated payment $341/month

Total Views 7,681
2 Beds
1 Bath
846 Sq Ft
$70 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room

About This Home

Cute starter home that is just blocks from the schools and parks. Large living room and a eat-in kitchen. Main floor laundry. Vinyl replacement windows. Covered front porch and fenced backyard with alley access. Sold "As Is." Owner is a licensed Broker. The home will not pass FHA, VA or USDA Financing.

Listing Agent

Judy Powell

Judy Powell Realty License #471010072 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $183

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x160
  • Fenced

Interior Spaces

  • 846 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$183

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 846
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 59500
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X160
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 183.48
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Disabled Person

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Range of Values:

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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 $183 $7,374 $3,482 $3,892
2023 $183 $6,922 $3,269 $3,653
2022 $187 $6,623 $3,128 $3,495
2021 $191 $6,246 $2,950 $3,296
2020 $193 $6,028 $2,847 $3,181
2019 $418 $5,918 $2,795 $3,123
2018 $653 $5,927 $2,799 $3,128
2017 $654 $5,887 $2,780 $3,107
2016 $637 $5,697 $2,690 $3,007
2015 $609 $5,854 $2,764 $3,090
2014 $608 $5,724 $2,703 $3,021
2013 $609 $5,854 $2,764 $3,090
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $59,500 +357.7% $70 / Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $13,000 -23.1% $15 / Sq Ft
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Price Changed $16,900 -19.5% $20 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 For Sale $21,000 -- $25 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $13,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $17,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12442923

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1121262011