Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/05/2026
Listed
$147,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Escape to your own private retreat at the end of a quiet, dead-end street in Sterling, IL. Nestled on two spacious lots and surrounded by mature trees, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers exceptional privacy and a serene, park-like setting. Step inside to find beautiful woodwork throughout, adding warmth, character, and timeless appeal to the home. The functional layout is complemented by important structural and mechanical updates, including new windows throughout, with some replaced in 2026, a tankless water heater installed in 2025, and a roof replacement and new gutters completed in 2015. And now for an exciting opportunity: the sellers are offering a generous $7,800 flooring credit! Use it to select flooring that perfectly suits your style and transform the home into your own personalized retreat. It's a fantastic way to add your personal touch while potentially building equity from day one. Outside, the property continues to impress with a desirable 2-car garage offering ample parking and storage. An additional driveway with a 30-amp hookup provides convenient RV parking. The fenced backyard creates a wonderful private space for pets, children, gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With its quiet location, solid structure, thoughtful updates, incredible outdoor space, and $7,800 flooring credit, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to create a home that truly reflects their style. Bring your ideas, choose your finishes, and make this hidden gem your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1516 Hunter St
General
- Price: $147,900
- Taxes: $1,579 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12776597
- Updated: 10/11/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off-Street, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: Emerson Rd. to Hunter St. Last house on right.
School Information
- School District: 5
- Elem School District: 5
- Midd School District: 5
- High School District: 5
- Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
- Middle School: Challand Middle School
- High School: Sterling High School
- Private School: Sterling High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Log
- Exterior Const.: Log
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Square Feet: 1,224
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.22
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $1,579.36
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1024228003
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Schools
Schools serving 1516 Hunter St
School District:Sterling Community Unit District 5
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Elementary School, Sterling, IL 806 East Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL 61081 | PK-2 | 3.3 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Sterling, IL 1501 East 6th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 | 3-5 | 3.7 mi |
Challand Middle School 1700 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi |
Sterling High School 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1516 Hunter St
Tax History
Tax History for 1516 Hunter St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,325
10%
$30,862
7%
2024
$1,205
13%
$28,744
7%
2023
$1,069
15%
$26,769
10%
2022
$929
-3%
$24,438
-1%
2021
$953
11%
$24,583
6%
2020
$858
-22%
$23,169
8%
2019
$1,105
3%
$21,431
1%
2018
$1,077
2%
$21,140
3%
2017
$1,060
-8%
$20,496
-6%
2016
$1,156
1%
$21,756
3%
2015
$1,150
—
$21,127
-1%
2014
$1,151
26%
$21,355
17%
2013
$915
—
$18,253
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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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1516 Hunter Street, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12776597) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1516 Hunter Street is currently listed for $147,900 and was received on October 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1516 Hunter 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.