Is parking easy in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Sterling, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Sterling, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say kids play outside

Does Sterling, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Sterling, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Sterling, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Sterling, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Sterling, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Sterling, IL?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for 1503 E 3rd St?

1503 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL last sold for $15,000 in February 2007.

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 $138K. That is down $13.83K from the prior month.

What do residents say about Sterling?

Residents describe Sterling, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sterling, IL .

How big is the lot at 1503 E 3rd St?

The lot at 1503 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL is about 0.14 acres (6,235 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$15,000

Last sold price

2 Beds
1 Bath
868 sqft

1503 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 5, 2007 for $15,000

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +15% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$46K
June 2026	$48K
May 2026	$46K
April 2026	$44K
2025
September 2025	$53K
2022
December 2022	$41K
November 2022	$40K
October 2022	$41K
September 2022	$40K
August 2022	$41K
July 2022	$43K
June 2022	$44K
May 2022	$43K
April 2022	$43K
March 2022	$41K
February 2022	$38K
January 2022	$37K
2021
December 2021	$37K
November 2021	$37K
October 2021	$38K
September 2021	$38K
August 2021	$40K
July 2021	$39K
June 2021	$35K
May 2021	$31K
April 2021	$30K
March 2021	$28K
February 2021	$28K
January 2021	$28K
2020
December 2020	$28K
November 2020	$29K
October 2020	$28K
September 2020	$27K
August 2020	$27K
July 2020	$27K
June 2020	$28K
May 2020	$28K
April 2020	$28K
March 2020	$28K
February 2020	$28K
January 2020	$28K
2019
December 2019	$28K
November 2019	$28K
October 2019	$28K
September 2019	$29K
August 2019	$28K
July 2019	$28K
June 2019	$28K
May 2019	$29K
April 2019	$29K
March 2019	$28K
February 2019	$28K
January 2019	$30K
2018
December 2018	$27K
November 2018	$28K
October 2018	$29K
September 2018	$28K
August 2018	$28K
July 2018	$29K
June 2018	$29K
May 2018	$29K
April 2018	$29K
March 2018	$30K
February 2018	$30K
January 2018	$30K
2017
December 2017	$31K
November 2017	$31K
October 2017	$30K
September 2017	$30K
August 2017	$30K
July 2017	$29K
June 2017	$30K
May 2017	$30K
April 2017	$31K
March 2017	$39K
February 2017	$39K
January 2017	$39K
2016
December 2016	$39K
November 2016	$39K
October 2016	$40K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
409 16th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$60,000	06/26/26	2	1	1,032
1301 12th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$34,000	12/11/25	2	1	712
1306 E 4th St, Sterling, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$55,000	10/17/25	3	1	1,171
1408 16th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$67,500	03/27/26	2	1	852
1005 8th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.58	Single-Family Home	$44,000	02/20/26	2	1	931
1304 12th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$102,000	11/07/25	2	1	918
604 14th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$44,500	12/31/25	4	1	1,414
203 17th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$60,500	07/15/26	3	1	1,595
510 13th Ave, Sterling, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$40,000	08/18/26	4	1	1,860
2006 E 7th St, Sterling, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$125,000	06/30/26	2	1	976

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1501 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081	0.01	$97,500	2	-	1,322	Off Market
1505 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081	0.01	$110,200	Studio	-	1,396	Off Market
206 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.02	$83,300	2	-	1,389	Off Market
1507 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081	0.02	$101,700	Studio	-	850	Off Market
204 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.03	$105,300	4	2	2,199	Off Market
302 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.03	-	2	-	725	Off Market
207 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.03	$136,200	4	2	1,400	Off Market
1509 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	$112,600	Studio	-	1,183	Off Market
205 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	$300,600	4	3.5	2,895	Off Market
202 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	$112,200	3	-	1,280	Off Market
304 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	$84,500	Studio	-	936	Off Market
203 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1407 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
301 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.04	$70,300	3	2	1,221	Off Market
306 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.05	$103,000	2	2	1,173	Off Market
201 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.05	-	2	-	1,157	Off Market
303 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.05	$113,800	3	-	913	Off Market
301 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.05	$89,800	3	-	1,255	Off Market
305 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081	0.06	$103,200	Studio	-	931	Off Market
1408 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081	0.06	$138,200	Studio	-	1,404	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

868 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1503 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL. 1503 E 3rd St is in Sterling, IL and in ZIP code 61081. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 868 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6235 sqft and was built in 1920.

1503 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 868 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $15,000 on Feb 5, 2007. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,140/month.

Home Details for 1503 E 3rd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Porch
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6235 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$42,000
Aug 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$42,000
Feb 5, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,370	$13,141

Additional Cost

Market trends in Sterling

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$138K

$13.83KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

7MoM

Around this home

Jefferson Elementary School
PK-2
Public
480 Students
Sterling Community Unit School District 5
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my daughter goes to Jefferson, and the teachers there are great. I just wanted to point out that this sites student to teacher ratio is off. Its more like 24 students to 1 teacher.
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What Locals Say about Sterling

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74% say there are sidewalks
70% say there's holiday spirit
53% say neighbors are friendly

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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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 1503 E 3rd St

What is the price history for 1503 E 3rd St?
1503 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL last sold for $15,000 in February 2007.
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 $138K. That is down $13.83K from the prior month.
What do residents say about Sterling?
Residents describe Sterling, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sterling, IL.
How big is the lot at 1503 E 3rd St?
The lot at 1503 E 3rd St in Sterling, IL is about 0.14 acres (6,235 sq ft).

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OCT 5, 2026
$125,000
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1,682 sqft
1102 8th Ave,
Sterling, IL 61081
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SOLD
OCT 5, 2026
$105,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,062 sqft
408 12th Ave,
Rock Falls, IL 61071
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$144,900
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
1304 11th Ave,
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Xtreme Realty
SOLD
OCT 2, 2026
$173,400
2 bd
2 ba
1,335 sqft
1507 Avenue F,
Sterling, IL 61081
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
SOLD
OCT 2, 2026
$69,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,064 sqft
601 9th Ave,
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Xtreme Realty
SOLD
OCT 2, 2026
$148,000
6 bd
2.5 ba
510 11th Ave,
Rock Falls, IL 61071
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SEP 30, 2026
$42,900
2 bd
1 ba
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1109 Harvey Dr,
Sterling, IL 61081
Judy Powell Realty
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SEP 30, 2026
$114,000
2 bd
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$26,000
4 bd
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2,053 sqft
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Sterling, IL 61081
Judy Powell Realty
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