Endless possibilities await with this unique large-scale commercial property ideally positioned in a prime Sterling location directly adjacent to McDonald's. Offering over 25,748 sq. ft., this expansive facility presents exceptional potential for a variety of commercial, institutional, office, educational, residential care, or redevelopment opportunities. Originally constructed in the late 1960s with approximately 18,498 sq. ft., the building was thoughtfully expanded with a 4,150 sq. ft. addition in 1991 and an additional 2,500 sq. ft. expansion in 2003. The original structure features block, steel, and brick veneer construction, while the additions include metal stud walls with vinyl siding. The facility has comprehensive fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems added in 1991 and 2003, with the entire building fully sprinklered in 2006. Fire alarm systems are directly monitored by a local agency, and additional safety features include smoke detectors, heat detectors, horn/strobe lighting, smoke separation doors, positive latch panic hardware, suppression systems, and fire extinguishers throughout. Inside, the property offers numerous rooms totaling space for approximately 79 beds, nearly 19 bathrooms, spacious common areas, a full commercial kitchen with dumbwaiter access, and a partial basement previously utilized for laundry and kitchen operations. The versatile layout allows for a wide range of potential future uses. Outdoor amenities include a fenced courtyard complete with a small pond, detached garage with electric and internet service, plus two additional storage sheds, one equipped with electricity. A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial commercial property with extensive infrastructure already in place in one of Sterling's most visible and convenient locations.
Details
MLS #
12660794
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
Mixed Use
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1964
Days On Site
137
Listing Provided By
Sauk Valley Properties LLC | Beth Wilson
Features
SQ Feet
25,748
Story(s)
1
Acreage
2.30
Interior
Cooling
Central Air, Wall Sleeve, Window Unit(s)
Exterior
Roof
Other
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials
Other
Utilities
Electric
Other
Taxes
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
0
Area Information
State
IL
County
Whiteside
City
Sterling
Zip Code
61081
Area
Sterling
Listing VS Median (in 61081)
Price: $950,000
low | high
Med: $162,450
100% of Average
sqft: 25,748
low | high
Med: 1,943
100% of Average
$ / sqft: $37
low | high
Med: $94
100% of Average
On site: 137
low | high
Med: 45
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 61081
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Sep 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $99.03
Min Sale Price: $42,900
Max Sale Price: $213,000
Med Sale Price: $126,000
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 11
Avg $ Per SqFt: $99.34
Min Sale Price: $26,000
Max Sale Price: $365,000
Med Sale Price: $140,000
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 26
Avg $ Per SqFt: $108.08
Min Sale Price: $34,000
Max Sale Price: $430,000
Med Sale Price: $152,450
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 14
Avg $ Per SqFt: $117.03
Min Sale Price: $105,000
Max Sale Price: $417,500
Med Sale Price: $176,200
Date: May 2026
Sales: 23
Avg $ Per SqFt: $118.03
Min Sale Price: $46,810
Max Sale Price: $424,900
Med Sale Price: $141,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 25
Avg $ Per SqFt: $101.47
Min Sale Price: $40,000
Max Sale Price: $400,000
Med Sale Price: $155,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 20
Avg $ Per SqFt: $109.94
Min Sale Price: $45,000
Max Sale Price: $465,000
Med Sale Price: $139,950
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
Sourced by Back At You
Sep 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$99.03
Min Sale Price:
$42,900
Max Sale Price:
$213,000
Med Sale Price:
$126,000
Aug 2026
Sales:
11
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$99.34
Min Sale Price:
$26,000
Max Sale Price:
$365,000
Med Sale Price:
$140,000
Jul 2026
Sales:
26
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$108.08
Min Sale Price:
$34,000
Max Sale Price:
$430,000
Med Sale Price:
$152,450
Jun 2026
Sales:
14
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$117.03
Min Sale Price:
$105,000
Max Sale Price:
$417,500
Med Sale Price:
$176,200
May 2026
Sales:
23
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$118.03
Min Sale Price:
$46,810
Max Sale Price:
$424,900
Med Sale Price:
$141,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
25
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$101.47
Min Sale Price:
$40,000
Max Sale Price:
$400,000
Med Sale Price:
$155,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
20
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$109.94
Min Sale Price:
$45,000
Max Sale Price:
$465,000
Med Sale Price:
$139,950
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
MLS Number: 12660794
Beth Wilson – (815) 440-8307 – beth@saukvalleyproperties.com
Sauk Valley Properties LLC – (815) 288-2881 – svpbeth@gmail.com
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MLS Number: 12660794
Beth Wilson – (815) 440-8307 – beth@saukvalleyproperties.com
Sauk Valley Properties LLC – (815) 288-2881 – svpbeth@gmail.com