Deemed by some to be a stunning example of French Revival architecture, this prestigious home stands as an iconic landmark within the community, showcasing classic features that exude timeless elegance. The open staircase and ornate crown molding and solid wood doors throughout add to its grandeur. The elegant living room features a fireplace and offers ample room for a baby grand. The adjacent sunroom with Anderson windows offers a quiet place to relax. The gorgeous formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and features 2 built in china hutches. The updated kitchen, complete with a charming breakfast nook featuring bench seating, offers both functionality and warmth. Additionally, the property boasts a well-appointed library with a generous amount of bookshelves. In all, there are 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 convenient half baths. The spacious primary bedroom with en suite features a substantial amount of closet space, jetted tub and separate shower. This home uniquely features a private guest suite located separately from the other bedrooms. The basement rec room is perfect for leisure activities with family area, bar and game room. The basement includes a huge storage room/laundry room as well. This home is situated on three city lots and provides ample space and a sense of privacy. Located only a block from the hospital and clinic and a block from Kilgore Park, making it a truly remarkable find!
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Utilities
Sewer
Public Sewer
Taxes
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
8773.7
Area Information
State
IL
County
Whiteside
City
Sterling
Zip Code
61081
Area
Sterling
Listing VS Median (in 61081)
Price: $450,000
low | high
Med: $163,950
100% of Average
sqft: 3,471
low | high
Med: 2,264
84.773840391818% of Average
$ / sqft: $130
low | high
Med: $76
91.572475274483% of Average
On site: 65
low | high
Med: 214.5
30.30303030303% of Average
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Market Activity 61081
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 6
Avg $ Per SqFt: $108.34
Min Sale Price: $34,000
Max Sale Price: $255,000
Med Sale Price: $189,900
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 11
Avg $ Per SqFt: $118.67
Min Sale Price: $105,000
Max Sale Price: $417,500
Med Sale Price: $139,900
Date: May 2026
Sales: 22
Avg $ Per SqFt: $117.34
Min Sale Price: $46,810
Max Sale Price: $424,900
Med Sale Price: $145,500
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 22
Avg $ Per SqFt: $102.11
Min Sale Price: $40,000
Max Sale Price: $400,000
Med Sale Price: $152,500
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 19
Avg $ Per SqFt: $109.34
Min Sale Price: $45,000
Max Sale Price: $465,000
Med Sale Price: $139,900
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 10
Avg $ Per SqFt: $137.57
Min Sale Price: $41,000
Max Sale Price: $420,000
Med Sale Price: $147,400
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 13
Avg $ Per SqFt: $94.29
Min Sale Price: $37,000
Max Sale Price: $228,500
Med Sale Price: $112,500
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 10
Avg $ Per SqFt: $114.05
Min Sale Price: $75,000
Max Sale Price: $250,000
Med Sale Price: $111,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 13
Avg $ Per SqFt: $96.01
Min Sale Price: $12,000
Max Sale Price: $307,500
Med Sale Price: $155,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 29
Avg $ Per SqFt: $98.35
Min Sale Price: $25,000
Max Sale Price: $350,000
Med Sale Price: $131,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 22
Avg $ Per SqFt: $101.46
Min Sale Price: $35,000
Max Sale Price: $410,000
Med Sale Price: $138,000
Date: Aug 2025
Sales: 29
Avg $ Per SqFt: $91.77
Min Sale Price: $7,000
Max Sale Price: $400,000
Med Sale Price: $120,000
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Jul 2026
Sales:
6
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$108.34
Min Sale Price:
$34,000
Max Sale Price:
$255,000
Med Sale Price:
$189,900
Jun 2026
Sales:
11
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$118.67
Min Sale Price:
$105,000
Max Sale Price:
$417,500
Med Sale Price:
$139,900
May 2026
Sales:
22
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$117.34
Min Sale Price:
$46,810
Max Sale Price:
$424,900
Med Sale Price:
$145,500
Apr 2026
Sales:
22
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$102.11
Min Sale Price:
$40,000
Max Sale Price:
$400,000
Med Sale Price:
$152,500
Mar 2026
Sales:
19
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$109.34
Min Sale Price:
$45,000
Max Sale Price:
$465,000
Med Sale Price:
$139,900
Feb 2026
Sales:
10
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$137.57
Min Sale Price:
$41,000
Max Sale Price:
$420,000
Med Sale Price:
$147,400
Jan 2026
Sales:
13
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$94.29
Min Sale Price:
$37,000
Max Sale Price:
$228,500
Med Sale Price:
$112,500
Dec 2025
Sales:
10
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$114.05
Min Sale Price:
$75,000
Max Sale Price:
$250,000
Med Sale Price:
$111,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
13
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$96.01
Min Sale Price:
$12,000
Max Sale Price:
$307,500
Med Sale Price:
$155,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
29
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$98.35
Min Sale Price:
$25,000
Max Sale Price:
$350,000
Med Sale Price:
$131,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
22
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$101.46
Min Sale Price:
$35,000
Max Sale Price:
$410,000
Med Sale Price:
$138,000
Aug 2025
Sales:
29
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$91.77
Min Sale Price:
$7,000
Max Sale Price:
$400,000
Med Sale Price:
$120,000
MLS Number: 12681917
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