1209 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
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OFF MARKET

$85,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 5, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

1209 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,200 sqft
$71/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Spacious dining room
Freshly painted! Newer floors throughout! Newer carpeting throughout! 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom duplex. Spacious living room opens up to a spacious dining room. Kirchen is equipped with a stove/range and refrigerator. Basement has washer and dryer hook-ups. Realtor owned. Tenant pays their own utilities. Lawn care is provided.

No smoking of any kind inside house. Realtor owned. Tenant pays own utilities. Lawn care provided. No pets.
1209 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft apartment. It last sold for $38,000 on Mar 16, 2018 (4,122% above the $900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2025 with an asking price of $900 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 15, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $85,100, with a rent estimate of $1,026/month.

Home Details for 1209 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1209 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
810 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL
1.57
Apartment
$180,000
06/02/26
2
2
1,300 sqft
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What Locals Say about Sterling

At least 80 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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    "Grew up in sterling. Although there are some bad apples here and there, it’s a beautiful little town with lots of potential and a great education system! "
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    "A good mix of small town but close enough to big city and access to interstate. City works to improve things, streets, bridges etc"
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  • Klpham71
    "Hickory Hills 3 is a lovely neighborhood with young families, retired families and in between. Very safe neighborhood "
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  • Jnoworrys
    "I live here and it is a wonderful community. Several safe,well maintained parks and good school system. Excellent hospital and clinics. We feel safe out at night on our daily walks. State of the art fitness center "
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  • Goff059
    "The houses are right on top of each other. So if you have a noisy dog it’s very noticeable. And a lot of people leave their cats to roam free. Good sized back yards. "
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    "You have to walk or drive everywhere, public transportation is minimal...most industries have left the area, there are a few good jobs but most people commute 2 hours away to Chicago for work and live here due to it being cheaper. The real estate prices are driven by this in most cases. It's a great place for the elderly as there isn't much to do here."
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  • Laurynfassler
    "Schools are great! Streets are clean and overall a sweet town. I was born and raised here so other than not having that much to do it’s not a bad town "
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  • Mandy A.
    "Sterling has some decent neighborhoods, but also some issues to be aware of. Local government enacts new legislation that may be impactful to homeowners, often"
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  • Janell L.
    "we are in walking distance to Jefferson, Challand. Whiteside County Career Center and Sterling High school, close to the Hospital and the Duis Center, "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$900
Jun 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$900
Oct 27, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Oct 20, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$875
Mar 16, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09850630
Sold
$38,000

Frequently asked questions about 1209 E 3rd St

  • What is 1209 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1209 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL is $85,100.
  • What is the price history for 1209 E 3rd St?
    1209 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL last sold for $38,000 in March 2018.
  • Is Sterling a buyer's or seller's market?
    Sterling is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Sterling?
    The median sale price in Sterling is $152K. That is up $2.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1209 E 3rd St have parking?
    Yes, 1209 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL has on-site parking.

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