1605 E  3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
OFF MARKET

1605 E 3rd St
Sterling, IL 61081

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,714 sqft

$82,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $496/mo*

$82,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $496/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,714 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Unleash Your Creativity! This charming 2-bedroom home offers endless possibilities, featuring a walk-up attic perfect for transformation into more living space. This house is ready for you to move in and make it your own. The basement provides ample storage, a workshop area, and a second bathroom, ensuring plenty of room for all your needs. Outside, a spacious barn equipped with a furnace offers an excellent workshop area, garage space, and abundant storage. Sold as-is, waiting for your personal touch.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 09, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1605 E 3rd St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1714 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, RefrigeratorMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11222780020000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $75,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Sterling
School Information
Elementary School District: 5Jr High / Middle School District: 5High School District: 5

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12124716Back On Market Date: Fri Aug 09 2024
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Chandra Howard, (815) 632-7909
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Ryne Howard, (815) 915-6022
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with: Korinna Cooper, (815) 441-0230, Bardier & Ramirez Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12124716

Price History for 1605 E 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
09/09/2024$65,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124716
08/16/2024$75,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124716
08/09/2024$75,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124716
08/05/2024$75,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124716
07/30/2024$75,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124716
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,507
Assessment$25,449
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1605 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.24
Single-Family Home
$55,000
10/17/25
3
1
1,171
0.26
Single-Family Home
$42,500
08/21/25
3
1
1,389
0.37
Single-Family Home
$67,500
03/27/26
2
1
852
0.07
Single-Family Home
$165,000
07/18/25
3
1
1,496
0.39
Single-Family Home
$57,160
10/10/25
2
1
780
0.28
Single-Family Home
$44,500
12/31/25
4
1
1,414
0.57
Single-Family Home
$64,000
07/25/25
3
1
1,378
0.53
Single-Family Home
$70,000
10/29/25
3
1
1,557

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 1605 E 3rd St.
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What Locals Say about Sterling

At least 80 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % 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

  • 38 % 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! "
  • 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"
  • Klpham71
    "Hickory Hills 3 is a lovely neighborhood with young families, retired families and in between. Very safe neighborhood "
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • 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"
  • 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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1605 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,714 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is not currently available for sale. 1605 E 3rd St was last sold on Sep 9, 2024 for $65,000 (13% lower than the asking price of $75,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1605 E 3rd St is $82,900.