902 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
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OFF MARKET

$170,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 3,185 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

902 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

Est. Refi. Payment $1,291/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 17, 2025 for $109,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$170K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$55K (+47.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$60K (+55.1%)
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 +63% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$170K
August 2026$172K
July 2026$182K
June 2026$183K
May 2026$182K
April 2026$185K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1004 W 4th St, Sterling, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$114,900
11/17/25
5
2
2,163
1001 W 8th St, Sterling, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$100,000
12/22/25
4
1.5
1,300
902 W 7th St, Sterling, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$71,000
10/17/25
4
1.5
1,529
1105 Avenue I, Sterling, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$136,000
07/31/26
4
2
2,119
705 W 8th St, Sterling, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$95,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,587
911 W 5th St, Sterling, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$80,000
06/26/26
3
1.5
1,224
1402 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$118,000
08/28/26
4
1
1,542
401 W 10th St, Sterling, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$173,000
04/14/26
4
2
2,247

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
809 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.04
$105,700
Studio
-
2,126
Off Market
805 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.08
$79,000
4
2
-
Off Market
911 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.09
$80,000
3
1.5
1,224
Recently Sold
408 Avenue I, Sterling, IL 61081
0.09
$83,900
4
2
789
Off Market
1004 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.09
$121,200
5
2
2,163
Off Market
1012 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.12
$141,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
902 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.12
$103,500
3
2
1,478
Off Market
1002 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.14
$174,500
3
2
1,287
Off Market
1006 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.15
$66,900
2
1
1,049
Off Market
509 Avenue I, Sterling, IL 61081
0.15
$63,000
2
1
718
Recently Sold
1010 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
0.16
$119,900
2
1
846
For Sale

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
0.34 acre lot
3,185 sqft
$53/sqft
Garage

About this House

So much character and charm. Over 3,100 square feet of living space with finished 3rd floor. Updated kitchen. Has cherry cabinets and granite counter tops. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. 10x12 foyer with open staircase. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Main floor laundry. Spacious 15x27 master bedroom. Remodeled full bath with double sink. Ceiling fans. 9x19 sunroom with French doors. 10' high ceilings on main floor. Back staircase to kitchen area. Large detached 20x25 garage. Has attached 16x20 workout room or home office. Additional one car garage on West side. Nicely landscaped corner lot with 12x18 deck.
902 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,185 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $109,500 on Oct 17, 2025 (7% below the $117,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $170,300, with a rent estimate of $1,674/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Tim McCaslin, (815) 716-7653
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Jim Cesarek, (815) 716-0976
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with: Chandra Howard, (815) 632-7909, RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12455730

Home Details for 902 W 3rd St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3185 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Radiator(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Workshop, Second Garage
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11204810040000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $117,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 11 2025Possession 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: 0.34 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12455730Attribution Contact: (815) 716-7653

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 17, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12455730
Sold
$109,500
Sep 11, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12455730
Contingent
$117,900
Aug 26, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12455730
Listed For Sale
$117,900
Nov 16, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11820797
ListingRemoved
Oct 16, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11820797
PriceChange
$159,900
Price decreased by 11%

Market trends in Sterling

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

Around this home

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 902 W 3rd St

  • What is 902 W 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 902 W 3rd St in Sterling, IL is $170,300.
  • What is the price history for 902 W 3rd St?
    902 W 3rd St in Sterling, IL last sold for $109,500 in October 2025.
  • 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 902 W 3rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 902 W 3rd St in Sterling, IL has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 902 W 3rd St?
    The lot at 902 W 3rd St in Sterling, IL is about 0.34 acres (15,000 sq ft).

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