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Property Description
Welcome home to 908 1st Ave in Sterling! A warm, inviting, fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home designed for comfort, convenience, and easy everyday living. Nothing to do but move in! Schedule your private showing today, homes with these features do not last long!! One of the standout features is the first-floor primary bedroom, complete with an attached full bath and a walk-in closet. The home also features two additional bedrooms and 2nd full bath upstairs providing plenty of space for household members, guests, or a home office. The first-floor laundry room and a half bath near kitchen adds everyday convenience. The Living room flows nicely through the kitchen and dining area, where sliding doors lead to a large deck-perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing with your morning coffee. Adding to the functionality is a convenient one-car garage accessed from the alley, offering off-street parking and extra storage. Natural light fills the living spaces, and the layout is both practical and welcoming. Located near shopping, dining, and local amenities, this home offers a great balance of comfort and accessibility. If you are looking for a home with main-level living, outdoor space, and a garage, this home is worth a closer look. 2025 Updates include: Exterior has new roof, vinyl siding, windows, gutters, down spouts. Interior has new kitchen cabinets, counter top, sink, and breakfast bar, appliances. New LVT flooring in kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and main floor laundry areas. New 6 panel interior door, wood trim, slider door, and exterior front and back door. Main floor Master bedroom has walk in closet and remodeled full bath, main floor 1/2 bath and full bath upstairs. Freshly painted interior, carpet, and new light fixtures including ceiling fans with remotes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 908 1st Ave
General
- Sold For: $165,000
- Taxes: $268 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12558707
- Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Replacement Windows
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Gravel, Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Sterling
- County: Whiteside
- Driving Directions: From I-88, take the exit for IL Route 40 / US Route 30 toward Sterling. Head north on Route 40 into Sterling. Continue straight as Route 40 becomes Locust Street. Turn left onto 1st Avenue. Proceed and 908 1st Ave will be on your right.
School Information
- School District: 5
- Midd School District: 5
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Square Feet: 1,282
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 169.5
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $268
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11212610030000
Listed by Century 21 Circle
Sold by RE/MAX Sauk Valley
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Schools
Schools serving 908 1st 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 | 1 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 | 0.6 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 908 1st Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Sold
$165,000
-4.01%
MLS
2/03/2026
Listed
$171,900
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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.
908 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS# 12558707) is a Single Family property that was sold at $165,000 on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 908 1st 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.
