Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/20/2026
Listed
$179,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 706 2nd Ave, located in the heart of Sterling, IL. This charming house presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a residential property in this area. Its classic design exudes a timeless appeal, inviting you to explore further. The exterior showcases a well-maintained, 2-story brick home, 4 bedrooms, possible 5th bedroom, Full bath on 2nd floor, 1/2 bath on 1st floor. Original oak woodwork, staircase, entry foyer, built-ins, benches. Original hardwood floors. John Martin kitchen addition, loads of cabinets and new appliances. Breakfast nook, formal dining room, 2nd floor balcony, floored attic. Large bright and well lit basement. Laundry room either new washer/dryer. 2023 Hot water heater, water softener with chlorinator and 5 stage reverse osmosis water filter. Newer concrete driveway to Brick 1 car garage and large detached 2.5 car garage off alley. Roof replaced in 2017. Solidly built, warm and comfortable. Walkable to downtown Sterling restaurants, library, dentist, barber, County Market and Farmer's Market.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 706 2nd Ave
General
- Price: $179,900
- Taxes: $4,745 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12738057
- Updated: 8/27/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: Drive north on 1st Ave/IL 40. Continue on 1st Ave. Right to East 6th St. Left to 2nd Ave. Property is on the right.
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: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Other, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
- Square Feet: 1,960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 49 x 159
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $4,745
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 11214080040000
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Schools
Schools serving 706 2nd 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 | 0.8 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Sterling, IL 1501 East 6th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 | 3-5 | 0.9 mi |
Challand Middle School 1700 6th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Sterling High School 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
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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 706 2nd Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 706 2nd Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,745
54%
$52,720
48%
2024
$3,087
31%
$35,610
7%
2023
$2,351
5%
$33,427
5%
2022
$2,242
7%
$31,982
6%
2021
$2,095
5%
$30,160
4%
2020
$1,994
2%
$29,104
2%
2019
$1,959
1%
$28,575
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2018
$1,940
—
$28,621
1%
2017
$1,936
5%
$28,425
3%
2016
$1,847
—
$27,509
—
2015
$1,846
4%
$27,457
-1%
2014
$1,768
-2%
$27,637
-2%
2013
$1,798
—
$28,265
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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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706 2nd Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12738057) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 706 2nd Avenue is currently listed for $179,900 and was received on August 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 706 2nd 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.