608 2nd Avenue — Sterling, IL 61081
Active
Sterling, IL 61081

608 2nd Avenue

$349,999
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,562 sqft
Listed at $349,999 7 days on market $3,009/yr taxes
01About this home

Your dream home is here! This stunning historic home has been completely renovated from top to bottom with exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and high-end finishes throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 luxurious bathrooms, and a detached one-car garage, this home perfectly blends its original historic character with modern luxury and convenience. Welcome guests or enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive covered front porch, the perfect place to relax and take in the charm of this beautiful home. Step inside and fall in love with the abundance of natural light streaming through the oversized windows. The main floor offers an incredible amount of living space, beginning with a beautifully updated living room featuring a custom TV accent wall with built-in display niches, designer lighting, a tray ceiling with ambient lighting, and a modern ceiling fan. The open layout flows seamlessly into the spacious family room, where a beautiful original fireplace serves as a stunning focal point, preserving the home's historic charm while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main level also features a spacious dining room perfect for hosting holiday dinners and family gatherings, along with a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, library, playroom, or hobby room. The stunning designer kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring beautiful granite countertops, a center island, abundant cabinetry, premium finishes, and brand-new high-end Samsung stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen is a bright and inviting four-season room with its own dedicated heater, creating the perfect space for a morning coffee nook, reading lounge, sunroom, children's play area, home gym, or additional entertaining space that can be enjoyed comfortably year-round. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a beautifully designed full bathroom, and the convenience of a second-floor laundry room complete with washer and dryer. The spacious primary bedroom includes an attached bonus room that offers endless possibilities-create a fourth bedroom, private nursery, home office, dressing room, workout space, or a relaxing retreat. Each room is equipped with its own powerful ceiling fan, providing year-round comfort and energy efficiency. The exceptionally clean basement offers tremendous storage space and features convenient walkout stairs, making it as functional as it is well maintained. Outside, the backyard provides plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities, entertain guests, garden, or simply relax. Completing the property is a detached one-car garage offering additional storage and convenience. From the luxury bathrooms and designer lighting to the meticulous attention to detail throughout, this home offers the perfect combination of historic charm and today's most desired updates. Nearly every inch of this home has been transformed, giving it the feel of new construction while maintaining the character and craftsmanship that make historic homes so special. Beautifully updated, move-in ready, and priced to sell-this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$349,999
List price
2,562
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1900
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$3,009
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasSteam
Cooling
Other
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
ConcreteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl SidingBrick
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Taco Bell 0.2 mi
  • El Jacalito 0.2 mi
  • Champs on Light Street 0.2 mi
  • The Rusty Fox Wine and Alehouse 0.3 mi
  • Lisa's Brick House 0.3 mi
  • Hardee's 0.9 mi
  • County Market 0.3 mi
  • Shell 0.7 mi
  • Shell 0.9 mi
  • Circle K 1.2 mi
  • Kroger 1.3 mi
  • BP Shop 1.4 mi
  • Central Memorial Park 850 ft
  • Flock Park 0.2 mi
  • Propheter Park 0.3 mi
  • Dale Park 0.3 mi
  • Run Bike and Walk Park 0.6 mi
  • John W. Bowman Family Park 0.6 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 3, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christies International Real Estate
$349,999
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
RE/MAX Sauk Valley · 13 days on market
$66,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
07Ask Dwello

Real answers about this home — pricing, schools, what to ask, anything.

08See it for yourself

Stand in the kitchen.
See the light at 4pm.

Photos can only do so much. Pick a time — we'll meet you at the door.

Connect with Ewelina, Anna, or Nadeem — real people on our team, no call centers.
09Similar homes
Listed by @properties Christies International Real Estate · Flyura Kuchiyeva · 484-934-6520
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12661043
Talk to an agent