Whiteside County · Illinois

Homes for sale in Sterling.

There are 53 homes for sale in Sterling right now, with a median list price of $159,900. Every active listing below updates live from the MLS.

homes for sale

$160K

median list price

$117

median price / sq ft

151 days

avg. days on market

How the Sterling market is moving.

Closed MLS sales — last 12 months.

236 homes closed in Sterling over the last 12 months. Updated continuously from the MLS.

Active listings in Sterling.

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Active New

$155,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 sqft

2503 Megan Court #B

Sterling, IL 61081

Active New

$239,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,045 sqft

1206 E 24th Street

Sterling, IL 61081

Active

$119,900

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft

Active 📸 20

$134,900

2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft

2006 E 7th Street

Sterling, IL 61081

Active 📸 25

$349,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,479 sqft

24335 Fulfs Road

Sterling, IL 61081

Active

$119,900

2 bd · 1 ba · 738 sqft

1309 8th Avenue

Sterling, IL 61081

About the Sterling market.

Sterling is one of the communities dwello Home Group covers across Whiteside County and the broader Chicago and Northwest Indiana market. The listings on this page are pulled live from the MLS and refreshed continuously, so what you see is what's genuinely available right now.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or selling, a local dwello agent can give you a real read on Sterling — pricing, neighborhoods, schools, and how fast homes are actually moving. Reach out any time; there's no pressure and no obligation.

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Nearby areas.

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Sterling real estate questions.

How many homes are for sale in Sterling, IL?

As of May 2026, there are 53 active listings in Sterling, Illinois, plus 32 more under contract. The listings on this page update straight from the MLS, so they reflect current inventory.

What is the median home price in Sterling?

The median list price of active homes in Sterling is currently $159,900, or roughly $117 per square foot. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, size, and condition — browse the active listings above for live pricing.

Does dwello Home Group serve Sterling?

Yes. dwello Home Group is based in Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana and works with buyers and sellers across the wider region, including Sterling. Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right agent.

How fast do homes sell in Sterling?

Active listings in Sterling have been on the market an average of 151 days. 49 homes have closed there in the last 90 days. Well-priced homes in good condition tend to move noticeably faster than average.

How do I schedule a showing in Sterling?

Open any listing on this page and use the "Schedule a showing" button, or contact dwello Home Group directly. A local agent will set up the tour and walk you through every step — financing, offers, inspections, and closing.

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