Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/07/2026
Listed
$185,000
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Property Description
Pride of ownership shines throughout this well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering 1,736 sq ft on a spacious 0.60-acre lot. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for the past 42 years, this property features numerous major updates including replacement windows, well maintained kitchen, remodeled bathroom (2021), new roof (2016), furnace and central air (2016), and water softener (2021). The walk-out basement adds exceptional living space with a large family room area and optional 5th bedroom, providing flexibility for guests, office space, or hobbies. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry, a cozy living room fireplace, and great outdoor spaces including a welcoming front porch sitting area, 16x16 Trex deck (2021), fenced backyard, mature trees, and even a chicken coop. A 24x30 garage offers excellent storage and workspace. A truly move-in ready home with space, updates, and country-style charm.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1305 W 3rd St
General
- Price: $185,000
- Taxes: $2,084 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12612543
- Updated: 4/7/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: Take W. 4th St. to Dillon Ave. to W. 3rd St.
School Information
- School District: 5
- Elem School District: 5
- Midd School District: 5
- High School District: 5
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 1,736
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 380
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees, Garden
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Partial
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $2,084.38
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11204530080000
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Schools
Schools serving 1305 W 3rd St
School District:Sterling Community Unit District 5
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Sterling, IL 815 West Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL 61081 | 3-5 | 1 mi |
Franklin Elementary School, Sterling, IL 1510 East 25th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 | PK-2 | 2.4 mi |
Challand Middle School 1700 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Sterling High School 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1305 W 3rd St
Tax History
Tax History for 1305 W 3rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,084
10%
$30,991
7%
2023
$1,897
5%
$29,091
5%
2022
$1,799
40%
$27,833
23%
2021
$1,281
6%
$22,713
4%
2020
$1,203
3%
$21,917
2%
2019
$1,173
-32%
$21,519
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2018
$1,713
—
$21,554
1%
2017
$1,711
4%
$21,406
3%
2016
$1,646
—
$20,716
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2015
$1,646
5%
$20,677
-1%
2014
$1,574
-1%
$20,812
-2%
2013
$1,591
—
$21,285
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1305 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12612543) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1305 W 3rd Street is currently listed for $185,000 and was received on April 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 1305 W 3rd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sterling? You can browse all Sterling real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.