1603 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
OFF MARKET

$99,800

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 819 sqft

1603 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Est. Refi. Payment $773/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 4, 2004 for $54,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$99.8K
Since last month
Decreased$19K (-16.3%)
Since last year
Increased$900 (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$45K (+81.8%)
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 +57% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$100K
August 2026$99K
July 2026$119K
June 2026$103K
May 2026$99K
April 2026$93K
March 2026$87K
February 2026$94K
January 2026$93K
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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
1408 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$52,000
02/18/26
2
1
991
1410 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$105,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,299
1814 5th Ave, Sterling, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$53,500
11/14/25
-
1,372
1311 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$64,000
03/17/26
3
1
1,373
1315 12th Ave, Sterling, IL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$52,500
09/16/25
-
912
1723 Avenue D, Sterling, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$95,000
10/27/25
3
1
1,174
310 E 14th St, Sterling, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$165,000
06/15/26
2
1
1,286
1507 5th Ave, Sterling, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$146,000
11/20/25
3
1.5
1,424
1807 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$132,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,915
1201 Johnson Ave, Sterling, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$92,444
01/16/26
-
1,476

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
1410 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.11
$105,000
3
1.5
1,299
Recently Sold
1513 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.11
$175,900
3
2.5
1,608
Off Market
1505 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.12
$213,200
3
3
2,468
Off Market
1408 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.12
$52,000
2
1
991
Recently Sold
1408 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.12
$58,200
2
1
776
Off Market
1503 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.10
$190,100
3
2
1,400
Off Market
1403 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.13
$111,400
2
1
984
Off Market
1506 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.15
$117,400
3
1
830
Off Market
1504 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.16
$208,400
4
2.5
1,950
Off Market
310 E 14th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.16
$165,000
2
1
1,286
Recently Sold
1309 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.17
$94,200
2
1
1,075
Off Market
1507 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
0.18
$146,000
3
1.5
1,424
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1936
819 sqft
$122/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1603 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL. 1603 3rd Ave is in Sterling, IL and in ZIP code 61081. This property has approximately 819 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10500 sqft and was built in 1936.
1603 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 is a studio, 819 sqft single-family home built in 1936. It last sold for $54,900 on Feb 4, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $99,800, with a rent estimate of $1,112/month.

Home Details for 1603 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10500 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 4, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$54,900

Market trends in Sterling

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$152K
$2.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
62
3MoM

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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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  • Hectrok
    "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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  • Rocky Shaw
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1603 3rd Ave

  • What is 1603 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1603 3rd Ave in Sterling, IL is $99,800.
  • What is the price history for 1603 3rd Ave?
    1603 3rd Ave in Sterling, IL last sold for $54,900 in February 2004.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 1603 3rd Ave?
    The lot at 1603 3rd Ave in Sterling, IL is about 0.24 acres (10,500 sq ft).
  • Does 1603 3rd Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 1603 3rd Ave in Sterling, IL has a garage.

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