Sterling IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Welcome home to 510 6th Avenue in Sterling! This cozy three-bedroom, one-bath home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to picture yourself settling in. Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening at home or gathering with friends, the inviting spaces provide a comfortable backdrop for everyday living. Main floor laundry adds convenience to your daily routine, while the detached two-car garage offers plenty of room for extra storage, tools, or hobbies. Outside, the fully fenced yard provides space to garden, enjoy a summer barbecue, or simply relax in the fresh air. There's room to create an outdoor retreat that feels like your own. Conveniently situated just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and everyday essentials, this home keeps everything Sterling has to offer within easy reach. With a cozy feel, practical features, and outdoor space to enjoy, this home is a welcoming place to begin your next chapter.

Full of charm and character, this three-bedroom, one bathroom two story home offers spacious living areas and a view of the Rock River. The main floor features tall ceilings and generous living space, creating an open and inviting atmosphere with plenty of potential to make it your own. Enjoy the enclosed front porch, perfect for relaxing and taking in the surroundings, while the full basement provides additional storage. Complete with a one-car detached garage, this home offers a great combination of character, space, and a setting that's hard to beat.

Welcome to this well-maintained 1.5 story home offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and additional shower and sink in the basement. Located in a quiet northeast area on .90 acre just outside of town, this home offers plenty of space and functionality both inside and out. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. The main level showcases beautiful hand-scraped hardwood flooring along with tile accents. The primary bedroom includes a private master bath with a walk-in shower. Laundry is conveniently located on the main level in the third bedroom, while an additional washer and dryer remain in the basement. The full basement provides excellent storage and additional possibilities, including a half bath. A two-car attached garage adds everyday convenience with a Florida/sun room between. The home features a boiler and central air conditioning installed in 2002, with the roof replaced in 2012. Cedar siding, generous bedroom space, an updated kitchen, big back yard, and a desirable quiet location make this a great opportunity. Schedule your showing today!

Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in Sterling, perfect for a first time buyer or those looking to downsize. This home offers plenty of natural light and a functional, comfortable layout. Situated on a great corner lot, the property features a 2-car garage and a great yard with plenty of room to relax or entertain. Schedule your showing today before it's gone!

Escape to your own private retreat at the end of a quiet, dead-end street in Sterling, IL. Nestled on two spacious lots and surrounded by mature trees, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers exceptional privacy and a serene, park-like setting. Step inside to find beautiful woodwork throughout, adding warmth, character, and timeless appeal to the home. The functional layout is complemented by important structural and mechanical updates, including new windows throughout, with some replaced in 2026, a tankless water heater installed in 2025, and a roof replacement and new gutters completed in 2015. And now for an exciting opportunity: the sellers are offering a generous $7,800 flooring credit! Use it to select flooring that perfectly suits your style and transform the home into your own personalized retreat. It's a fantastic way to add your personal touch while potentially building equity from day one. Outside, the property continues to impress with a desirable 2-car garage offering ample parking and storage. An additional driveway with a 30-amp hookup provides convenient RV parking. The fenced backyard creates a wonderful private space for pets, children, gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With its quiet location, solid structure, thoughtful updates, incredible outdoor space, and $7,800 flooring credit, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to create a home that truly reflects their style. Bring your ideas, choose your finishes, and make this hidden gem your own!

This property is the perfect starter home or a great down sizing house. Located close to schools and parks. This charming home has been recently updated throughout. If your looking for a move in ready home, that all you need to do is bring your personal items, this is the house for you.

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home! This home features hardwood flooring, woodburning fireplace and two car attached garage. The roof was replaced in 2024 and the water heater in 2023. Conveniently located just blocks away from CGH and Kilgour park.

Calling all investors. Need a Fall project, this could be your next flip. Wood floors on main level. Large bath with jetted tub and separate shower. Main floor laundry. Could have 3rd bedroom (up)- with addition of walls around pipes. Large Deck. Small Yard. 1 car garage. Being sold AS-IS will not pass FHA, VA, USDA. Cash or conventional/construction loans.

Beautiful move in ready ranch on a quiet dead-end road. Quality built in 2011. Welcome to 1906 Avenue D, Sterling, IL 61081, a custom-built single-family residence offering modern design and peaceful privacy. This home features a perfectly balanced layout with 1,764 sq. ft. of main-level living space and a 1,764 sq. ft. finished daylight basement, providing a total of 3,528 sq. ft. of beautifully utilized space. Nestled on a 2/3-acre lot, and located a few blocks away from CGH Medical Center, schools, and shopping. The light-filled, open-concept living room features 12-foot vaulted ceilings and an energy-efficient gas fireplace. The kitchen has maple John Martin custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and gas cooking range. The main floor also includes a built-in computer desk and large mudroom off the garage with a convenient laundry closet. The first floor holds the master suite with his and hers walk-in closets. Attached to the master suite is a full bath with a soaker tub, and a separate walk in ceramic shower with dual heads. Two additional spacious bedrooms share a Jack and Jill full bathroom. The finished daylight basement includes 9-foot ceilings throughout. It also features a built-in speaker system, fully equipped kitchenette, spacious man cave, a large bedroom, and a full bathroom. Upgrades & Features * 2026 Upgrades: Brand-new tankless water heater, refrigerator and dishwasher. * Comfort & Tech: Heated tile floors run throughout the mudroom and all bathrooms. Automatic whole-house backup generator and two sump pumps. * Garage & Outdoors: A massive 1,080 sq. ft. attached, heated 3-car garage with plenty of room for vehicles and an extensive workshop. Outside, enjoy an oversized 25x20 ft composite deck overlooking a private backyard surrounded by mature evergreens. We love the perfect location of the house, which gives you the feeling of being out in the country while remaining right in town on a private 2/3-acre lot. The open-concept living area flows beautifully. The large attached garage that is fully heated and cooled, and a large daylight basement configured as a separate living space and second entrance directly from the garage Some photos have been virtually rendered.

Full of character and charm, this classic brick home offers the kind of details you just don't see in newer construction. From the distinctive green tile roof and beautiful hardwood floors to the original built-ins, fireplace, woodwork and vintage tile, there's plenty here to appreciate. Large windows throughout bring in tons of natural light, and the spacious rooms give the home a comfortable, open feel. Outside, you'll find a large yard, mature landscaping, covered front entry and a unique porte-cochere leading alongside the home. With its solid brick exterior, timeless architecture and so much original character still intact, 810 Locust St is ready for its next owner to make it their own.

Your dream home with high-end updates is here! This beautifully remodeled historic home blends original character with thoughtful design and modern finishes. It offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 updated bathrooms, a detached one-car garage, and flexible spaces throughout. The expansive covered front porch welcomes you inside, where oversized windows fill the home with natural light. The living room features a custom TV accent wall with built-in display niches, designer lighting, an illuminated tray ceiling, and a modern ceiling fan. The open layout continues into a spacious family room with an original fireplace that preserves the home's historic charm. A generous dining room and a separate bonus room offer plenty of space for entertaining, working, or relaxing. The redesigned kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, abundant cabinetry, and new high-end Samsung stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen, a bright four-season room with a dedicated heater provides another inviting space to enjoy year-round. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bathroom, and a convenient second-floor laundry room with washer and dryer. The primary bedroom connects to an additional room that could serve as a nursery, office, dressing room, or private retreat. Ceiling fans throughout add comfort. The clean basement provides ample storage and walkout stairs. The renovation includes new wall insulation and drywall, flooring, doors, fixtures, and finishes throughout and much more. The roof has been repaired and insulated, and the detached garage has a new door, opener, and entry door. Outside, the backyard offers room to garden, entertain, or unwind. Move in, unpack, and enjoy! Also includes five brand-new window air-conditioning units.

Located in eastern Whiteside County near the Sterling and Rock Falls area, this 19.41-acre Illinois hunting and recreational property combines productive tillable acreage, annual farm income, timber habitat, wildlife management improvements, a trail system, and convenient access. Positioned between the Rock River and Elkhorn Creek, and directly across the road from the 140-acre Lake Como State Natural Area, where hunting is not allowed, the property is surrounded by a diverse mix of agricultural ground, timber, ponds, and additional wildlife habitat. This setting offers a practical combination of income-producing farmland and recreational ground in northwest Illinois. Access is one of the property's strongest features. The farm is conveniently located near I-88 and U.S. Route 30, making it accessible from the Sterling and Rock Falls area as well as other communities throughout northern Illinois. The property is also located on a dead-end road, limiting traffic near the property. The property has more than one-quarter mile of frontage along the I-88 and Route 30 corridor. A 5.7-acre mature tree line buffer adjacent to the property is located within the right-of-way and acts as a funnel or travel corridor for deer entering and exiting the property. A field entrance provides direct access to the agricultural portion of the farm, while a second entrance off Como Road provides another convenient point of entry. A recently cleared area near the Como Road entrance offers room for vehicle parking and could provide a potential building location, subject to county zoning, permitting, utilities, and other applicable requirements. Approximately 12 acres of the 19.41-acre property are tillable, creating an agricultural income component that complements the recreational acreage. The rented farmland has a reported productivity index of approximately 115, giving future owners a productive agricultural component that may remain attractive to farm operators and prospective tenants. Beyond the row crop acreage, the timber and habitat improvements make this Whiteside County property particularly appealing as a smaller Illinois hunting tract. Food plots totaling approximately 4 acres are located within the timber and tillable portions of the property, providing wildlife attraction areas near available cover and surrounding agricultural ground. Approximately 1 acre of standing beans is planned to remain after harvest, adding another food source for wildlife. Two new, high-quality elevated 6-foot by 6-foot hunting blinds are also available for purchase separately, providing a potential turnkey addition for a buyer interested in hunting the property. The property's setting between the Rock River and Elkhorn Creek adds to the broader habitat diversity of the area. Surrounding properties include timber, agricultural fields, ponds, and other habitat features, creating connections beyond the boundaries of this 19.41-acre parcel. Recently installed trail cameras are helping establish an inventory of whitetail deer and wild turkey using the property. This wildlife activity, combined with row crops, timber, interior food plots, and surrounding habitat, gives a future owner a strong starting point for continued land and wildlife management. The combination of tillable acreage and timber gives this property versatility that can be difficult to find on smaller acreage. Rather than being exclusively agricultural or recreational, the farm provides multiple potential uses within one manageable tract. The tillable acreage offers rental income potential, while the wooded acreage, food plots, trail system, and observed deer and turkey activity provide opportunities for hunting and wildlife management. Multiple entrances further improve access for farm equipment, vehicles, hunting activities, and land maintenance. Location is another important consideration. Sterling and Rock Falls are established Rock River communities offering shopping, dini

Nice location ! Close to shopping & Schools. 2 bedroom , 1 bath. Newer metal roof, some new flooring, & updates to bathroom. Large 2 tier deck for entertaining. 10x12 shed . Appliances stay ! Schedule your showing today !

Historic brick home near downtown Sterling. Home has been well cared for, and is ready for a new owner to put on their own finishing touches! Large rooms with both a living & family room on the main floor, and spacious bedrooms with good closet space and a large full bath upstairs. Located on a large lot with alley access with a 2 car garage and back deck. Great opportunity, priced to sell!

Bring your vision to this spacious 2,000 sq. ft. home filled with original character and restoration potential. Features include beautiful woodwork, leaded glass windows, a statement staircase, mirrored colonnades, four bedrooms, one full bath, one half bath and a walk-up attic. A great opportunity for an investor, flipper, or buyer ready to restore this unique home to its former charm. Conventional loan or cash, this property will not qualify for VA, USDA or FHA. Being sold AS-IS.

The space, location, and backyard you've been looking for! This beautifully located tri-level offers 2,014 sq. ft. of comfortable living space with a functional layout and plenty of room for everyday living. The lower-level family room features a wood-burning fireplace, creating a cozy space to relax, watch a movie, or gather with family and friends. The kitchen includes appliances, and the 2-car garage provides convenient parking along with extra storage. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard and beautiful patio, complete with a hot tub that creates the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy your outdoor space. Whether you're hosting summer gatherings, grilling, or relaxing at the end of the day, this backyard offers plenty of ways to enjoy your time at home. There's plenty of space to enjoy without leaving the comfort of home. Conveniently located just minutes from schools, the hospital, parks, and local amenities, this home puts everything you need close by while offering the space and comfort you've been searching for.

Welcome home to 510 13th Ave. This large four bedroom one full bathroom home is ready for its new owners. This is the perfect started home has a ton of potential. Great location with parks, schools and restaurant's close by. Book your appointment today.

Beautiful park like setting on almost 3 acres. Foyer with open staircase. New LVT flooring throughout (2023). Living room and family room have stone wood burning fireplace. Kitchen has custom built cabinets, center island with breakfast bar, built in oven, range top, and dishwasher. Master bedroom has slider door to private deck and spacious master bathroom with large tiled walk-in shower and separate jet tub. 16 x 17 screened porch. main floor laundry. Finished walk out basement has 2nd kitchen, full bath, office, and second family room with wood burning fireplace. Ceiling fans throughout. Circle drive. Newer hot water heater. 17 x 30 deck and 17 x 30 patio area great for entertaining. Private pond. Storage- garage space under screen porch.

Come and take a look at this spacious recently remodeled home. An updated and open floor plan that you'll enjoy spending time in. 4-Bedrooms & 2-Full Bathrooms . Very nice spacious eat in kitchen. Mostly new flooring. Schedule your showing today!

Very nice and well maintained with just over 1600 sq ft bi-level house in a great location. Newer updated kitchen has soft touch cabinets, Corian countertops, breakfast bar, and pendant lighting. The Upper level has a nice size living room, large dining room with French doors that leads to the deck overlooking the fenced in back yard and 2 car detached garage. There are 3 bedrooms in total 1 on the main floor and 2 on the lower level. Also on the lower level there is a good sized family room w/ walk out to back yard, laundry room and 1/2 bath. Many updates with in the last few years.

Welcome to 1306 13th Avenue in Sterling! This two-bedroom, one-bath home offers a practical layout with comfortable living spaces and plenty of potential to make it your own. The lower level provides additional space for storage, hobbies, or other possibilities. Recent updates include a new furnace and new central air system. Outside, you'll find a manageable yard and detached garage. Come take a look and imagine the possibilities. Schedule your showing today!

First time on the market! Built in 1968 and owned by the same family ever since, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath tri-level offers plenty of space inside and out. Situated on 2.25 acres, the property features a large lawn, mature trees and a setting that gives you room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the home offers a spacious layout with two living areas, plenty of bedrooms and a wonderful four seasons room off the kitchen. Large windows throughout bring in natural light, while original details, including warm woodwork and a stone fireplace, add character to the home. Well cared for by the same family for more than five decades, this property is ready for its next owner to bring their own style and updates while building on everything already here.

This charming 3-bedroom home has so much to offer! The main floor features both a living room and family room, an eat-in kitchen, convenient main-floor laundry, and three enclosed porches that provide plenty of additional space to enjoy. Outside, you'll find a cute, fully fenced yard with a storage shed, along with a 1-car attached garage and 1-car carport. One of the most unique features of this property is the separate space at the back of the home with its own private entrance and half bath which can be used as a primary suite. Previously used as a longtime hair salon, this versatile area offers great possibilities for a home office, studio, hobby space, or potential home-based business, subject to local zoning and requirements. With plenty of living space, a fenced yard, ample parking, and a truly unique area, this home offers flexibility you don't find every day!

Welcome to 910 W 11th St! From the new flooring, cabinets, counters and fresh neutral paint inside and out what's not to love! 3 Bedrooms, full basement, attached 2 car garage, 12x12 flex room and a spacious deck with 2 sliding doors make this your perfect next home. Roof, Central Air, Water Heater, electric service, Dishwasher, Range and Garage Doors were replaced in 2023; Gutters, Exterior Paint, Flooring, Cabinets, Doors, Trim and Microwave new in 2026. Schedule your showing today!

This two bedroom, one bath home offers a functional layout with a full basement and is move in ready. The enclosed front porch provides additional living space, and the detached one car garage offers convenient parking and storage. The home has been well maintained and is currently tenant occupied, making it a great investment opportunity with immediate rental income. It would also make an excellent starter home for a future owner occupant. Call your agent for showing details.