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Property Description
Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this spacious two-story home situated on a corner double lot. Offering over 2,000 square feet, this property features soaring vaulted ceilings, a full basement, and a two-car detached garage, providing the space and layout to create something truly special. While the home is in need of thorough updating, the size, setting, and character offer an incredible opportunity for investors or buyers looking to build equity and make it their own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 711 5th Ave
General
- Price: $90,000
- Taxes: $2,370 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12693734
- Updated: 7/8/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Township: Sterling
- Driving Directions: E on E 3rd St, turn LT onto 5th Ave
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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,068
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $2,370
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11214280070000
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Schools
Schools serving 711 5th 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 | 0.6 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 711 5th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2026
Listed
$90,000
800%
MLS
2/28/2019
Sold
$10,000
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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 711 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,453
4%
$24,146
6%
2024
$2,370
6%
$22,730
7%
2023
$2,237
34%
$21,337
37%
2022
$1,665
4%
$15,581
6%
2021
$1,606
21%
$14,693
22%
2020
$1,329
1%
$12,063
2%
2019
$1,320
-5%
$11,844
-36%
2018
$1,391
59%
$18,631
34%
2017
$876
1%
$13,887
3%
2016
$868
—
$13,440
—
2015
$870
-47%
$13,415
-38%
2014
$1,647
-1%
$21,502
-2%
2013
$1,665
—
$21,990
—
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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711 5th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12693734) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 711 5th Avenue is currently listed for $90,000 and was received on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 711 5th 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.
