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Property Description
Over 11,100 daily traffic count on this part of Locust Street/IL Route #40 in Sterling. Located in the midst of commercial and service businesses, this property provides a perfect starting point with plenty of potential parking, access and exposure! Within the last few years, all new streets, curbs & gutters, traffic lights, street lights, etc. for a picture perfect transportation corridor in North Sterling. 1 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow with 24' x 30' detached garage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1816 Locust St
General
- Price: $175,000
- Taxes: $1,032 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12557450
- Updated: 2/4/2026
- Added to Site: 66 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: Locust Street is also IL Route #40.
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: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 588
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1943
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 52.91 x 216.97
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1943
- Tax Amount: $1,032.34
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11164510060000
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Schools
Schools serving 1816 Locust 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 | 0.7 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Sterling, IL 1501 East 6th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 | 3-5 | 1.2 mi |
Challand Middle School 1700 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Sterling High School 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 1816 Locust St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/28/2026
Listed
$175,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1816 Locust St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,032
14%
$20,901
7%
2023
$904
9%
$19,620
5%
2022
$830
43%
$18,772
5%
2021
$579
-1%
$17,865
4%
2020
$583
-1%
$17,239
2%
2019
$590
1%
$16,926
—
2018
$583
-1%
$16,953
1%
2017
$588
-1%
$16,837
3%
2016
$592
—
$16,295
—
2015
$590
3%
$16,264
-1%
2014
$571
-5%
$16,371
-2%
2013
$598
—
$16,742
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 1816 Locust St
1816 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12557450) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 1816 Locust Street is currently listed for $175,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1816 Locust 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.
