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Property Description
Move-in ready home located in one of Sterling's desirable neighborhoods! This well-maintained multi-level home offers a functional layout with modern updates throughout. The main floor features an open concept living room, dining area, and kitchen , perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and convenient upper-level laundry. The lower level includes a spacious family room with a dry bar and half bath, providing additional space to relax or host guests. Enjoy the fenced backyard, attached 2-car garage, and recent updates including a new central air unit (2024), range (2024), and dishwasher (2024). A great opportunity to own a move-in ready home in a sought-after location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1905 20th Ave
General
- Price: $189,999
- Taxes: $5,533 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12654694
- Updated: 5/27/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: From 16th Ave, Turn East on e 19th st, Then Head North on 20th
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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,750
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1976
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 135
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $5,533.38
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11154020210000
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Schools
Schools serving 1905 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 | 0.7 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.
Price & Sales History for 1905 20th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Listed
$189,999
3.74%
MLS
12/21/2023
Sold
$183,149
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Public Record
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 1905 20th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,533
4%
$60,478
6%
2024
$5,310
7%
$56,931
7%
2023
$4,974
3%
$53,442
5%
2022
$4,822
4%
$51,131
6%
2021
$4,616
62%
$48,218
51%
2020
$2,854
-40%
$31,910
-25%
2019
$4,729
220%
$42,419
—
2018
$1,480
-1%
$42,487
1%
2017
$1,493
-1%
$42,196
3%
2016
$1,503
—
$40,836
—
2015
$1,508
6%
$40,759
-1%
2014
$1,428
2%
$41,026
-2%
2013
$1,399
—
$41,957
—
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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1905 20th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12654694) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1905 20th Avenue is currently listed for $189,999 and was received on May 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 1905 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.
