$165,000
SOLD MAR 12, 2026

908 1st Ave Sterling, IL 61081

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,282 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 12, 2026

$129 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome home to 908 1st Ave in Sterling! A warm, inviting, fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home designed for comfort, convenience, and easy everyday living. Nothing to do but move in! Schedule your private showing today, homes with these features do not last long!! One of the standout features is the first-floor primary bedroom, complete with an attached full bath and a walk-in closet. The home also features two additional bedrooms and 2nd full bath upstairs providing plenty of space for household members, guests, or a home office. The first-floor laundry room and a half bath near kitchen adds everyday convenience. The Living room flows nicely through the kitchen and dining area, where sliding doors lead to a large deck-perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing with your morning coffee. Adding to the functionality is a convenient one-car garage accessed from the alley, offering off-street parking and extra storage. Natural light fills the living spaces, and the layout is both practical and welcoming. Located near shopping, dining, and local amenities, this home offers a great balance of comfort and accessibility. If you are looking for a home with main-level living, outdoor space, and a garage, this home is worth a closer look. 2025 Updates include: Exterior has new roof, vinyl siding, windows, gutters, down spouts. Interior has new kitchen cabinets, counter top, sink, and breakfast bar, appliances. New LVT flooring in kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and main floor laundry areas. New 6 panel interior door, wood trim, slider door, and exterior front and back door. Main floor Master bedroom has walk in closet and remodeled full bath, main floor 1/2 bath and full bath upstairs. Freshly painted interior, carpet, and new light fixtures including ceiling fans with remotes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elissa Jarke

Century 21 Circle License #475201316 Listed on: 02/03/2026

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Alan Lewis

RE/MAX Sauk Valley License #475206082

RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $268

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 169.5
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,282 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$268

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

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: 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1282
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Deck, Walk In Closet, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1282
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Square Footage Comments: Main and upper sqft is approx. over all is from county records.
  • Total Sq Ft: 2310

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 169.5
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 268
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Properties 815 Llc
Bought by
Cano Mariana and Urvina Jose
Seller's Agent
Tim McCaslin
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Buyer's Agent
Elissa Jarke
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$154,500
Sold Price
$154,500
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.25%
Original Mortgage
$151,701
Outstanding Balance
$151,412
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$14,818
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $154,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,701 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/12/2026 03/12/26 Sold $165,000 -4.0% $129 / Sq Ft
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2026 02/03/26 For Sale $171,900 +11.3% $134 / Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $154,500 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2025 09/29/25 For Sale $154,500 -- $121 / 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 $268 $20,542 $4,586 $15,956
2023 $270 $19,283 $4,305 $14,978
2022 $275 $18,449 $4,119 $14,330
2021 $281 $17,398 $3,884 $13,514
2020 $283 $16,789 $3,748 $13,041
2019 $287 $16,484 $3,680 $12,804
2018 $283 $16,511 $3,686 $12,825
2017 $286 $16,398 $3,661 $12,737
2016 $288 $15,870 $3,543 $12,327
2015 $268 $16,306 $3,640 $12,666
2014 $273 $15,944 $3,559 $12,385
2013 $268 $16,306 $3,640 $12,666
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12558707

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 1121261003

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