1501 1st Avenue — Sterling, IL 61081
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▼ $30,000
Sterling, IL 61081

1501 1st Avenue

$320,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 3,049 sqft
$30,000 below original 76 days on market $4,109/yr taxes
01About this home

Want the feel of new construction without the new construction price? This stunning 5-bedroom home has been completely renovated-offering modern updates, spacious living, and incredible value. Extensively updated from top to bottom, including all new electrical, ductwork, HVAC, plus roof, windows, flooring, and more-giving you peace of mind for years to come. The dream kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, a large island, soft-close cabinetry, mosaic tile backsplash, tile flooring, walk in pantry, and an abundance of cabinet and counter space. The open layout offers over 1,000 sq ft of combined kitchen, dining and living space. The main floor also features a bright and inviting library, a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace, convenient main floor laundry, and a great mudroom just off the sliding glass doors. Upstairs, you'll find five spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with dual closets and a beautifully designed en suite featuring a double vanity and huge, custom tiled walk-in shower with bench. Additional highlights include a heated detached garage, fenced yard, and a full basement ready to be finished to your liking. The heated garage features a brand new roof (April 2026), new garage door and new electrical. Ideally located near the hospital, schools, parks, and shopping-this home truly has it all. Move-in ready, fully updated, and priced to sell-don't miss your opportunity!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$320,000
List price
3,049
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1946
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$4,109
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
76
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasher
Parking
Garage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Taco Bell 0.8 mi
  • El Jacalito 0.8 mi
  • Champs on Light Street 0.8 mi
  • The Rusty Fox Wine and Alehouse 0.9 mi
  • Lisa's Brick House 0.9 mi
  • DQ Grill & Chill 1.1 mi
  • Shell 0.3 mi
  • Circle K 0.6 mi
  • Kroger 0.7 mi
  • County Market 0.8 mi
  • Shell 1.3 mi
  • BP Shop 1.4 mi
  • Kilgour Park 0.3 mi
  • Flock Park 0.5 mi
  • Propheter Park 0.6 mi
  • Central Memorial Park 0.8 mi
  • Wallace Park 0.8 mi
  • Dale Park 0.9 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 7, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
$320,000
−$30,000
Mar 24, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
$350,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RE/MAX Sauk Valley · Chandra Howard · 815-632-7909
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12600145
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