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Property Description
Welcome to your next favorite spot in Sterling! This super cute 4-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home is packed with major upgrades, taking all the stress out of moving in. Move-In Ready Vibes: Upgraded laminate floors run throughout the entire house, giving it a clean, seamless look. Fresh Kitchen Perk: Comes with a brand-new fridge in the updated kitchen ready for all your snacks and groceries! Big-Ticket Upgrades Done: Enjoy peace of mind with a new furnace, central A/C, hot water tank, fresh gutters, and updated plumbing in both the kitchen and bathroom. Outdoor Living: The spacious, fully fenced backyard is perfect for dogs, BBQs, weekend gardening, or just chilling out. Tucked away in a quiet, established neighborhood, you're only minutes from downtown Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls, the Rock River, and Sinnissippi Park. Whether you're catching sunset river views or running quick errands, everything is right around the corner. Solid updates, fantastic location, and tons of charm-come check it out before someone else snags it!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1808 20th Ave
General
- Price: $139,000
- Taxes: $4,175 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12564284
Interior
- Basement: None
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: Freeport Rd north to 18th Pl east, or 23rd St east to 20th Ave to home.
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: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Ranch
- Construction: Other
- Exterior Const.: Other
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1954
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Ranch
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 140 x 65 x 140
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1954
- Tax Amount: $4,175.58
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11154290020000
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Schools
Schools serving 1808 20th Ave
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 | 0.6 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Sterling, IL 1501 East 6th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 | 3-5 | 0.6 mi |
Challand Middle School 1700 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Sterling High School 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1808 20th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,176
4%
$47,110
6%
2024
$3,998
7%
$44,348
7%
2023
$3,735
62%
$41,629
51%
2022
$2,312
-19%
$27,639
6%
2021
$2,850
3%
$26,064
4%
2020
$2,770
1%
$25,151
2%
2019
$2,753
1%
$24,695
—
2018
$2,724
—
$24,735
1%
2017
$2,729
3%
$24,566
3%
2016
$2,659
—
$23,775
—
2015
$2,662
40%
$23,730
-1%
2014
$1,900
-1%
$23,885
-2%
2013
$1,919
—
$24,428
—
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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1808 20th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12564284) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1808 20th Avenue is currently listed for $139,000 and was received on September 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1808 20th Avenue? 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.
