Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Listed
$165,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfortable living space and plenty of functionality. The main floor features convenient laundry, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and hardwood floors that continue into the dining room. The partially finished basement provides additional space for recreation, hobbies, or storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard along with alley access to both detached garages. The property offers a 2-car detached garage and an additional 1-car detached garage, providing excellent parking and storage options. The 1-car garage received a new roof in 2025, while the 2-car garage was recently updated with a new garage door and opener this year. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a home with flexible garage space and a fenced-in yard!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 609 12th Ave
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $3,275 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12736983
- Updated: 8/25/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: E. 4th St. then North on 12th AVe. to house on left.
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
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,343
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 141
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $3,275.66
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11221760620000
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Schools
Schools serving 609 12th Ave
School District:Sterling Community Unit District 5
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Sterling, IL 1501 East 6th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 | 3-5 | 0.3 mi |
Jefferson Elementary School, Sterling, IL 806 East Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL 61081 | PK-2 | 0.5 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 | 0.7 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 609 12th Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 609 12th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,276
41%
$43,250
6%
2024
$2,322
-19%
$40,714
7%
2023
$2,854
20%
$38,218
5%
2022
$2,380
-2%
$36,565
6%
2021
$2,435
-1%
$34,482
4%
2020
$2,454
-17%
$33,274
2%
2019
$2,973
1%
$32,670
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2018
$2,943
—
$32,723
1%
2017
$2,944
3%
$32,499
3%
2016
$2,847
—
$31,452
—
2015
$2,848
5%
$31,393
-1%
2014
$2,720
-1%
$31,598
-2%
2013
$2,740
—
$32,316
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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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609 12th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12736983) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 609 12th Avenue is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 609 12th 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.