Historic 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home in convenient Sterling location. New carpet on main floor, updated kitchen, heated side porch that leads to private deck, 2 car detached garage. Very nice family home.
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$140,000
716 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081
4beds
1,935sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
-- sqft lot
$141,700 Zestimate®
$72/sqft
$1,635 Estimated rent
Home value
$141,700
$122,000 - $164,000
$1,635/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:13pm
Listing courtesy of:
Frank Murphy (815)625-3722,
RE/MAX Sauk Valley
Bought with:
Jori McRae
River Country Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12488903
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,935 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Dimensions: 62.5x159x38.5
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 11214060010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sterling
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $140,000-3.4%$72/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488903 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Contingent | $144,900$75/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488903 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $144,900-6.5%$75/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488903 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,900+121.3%$80/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488903 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2015 | Sold | $70,000-6.5%$36/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08911143 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,008 +10.1% | $30,259 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $1,825 -19.4% | $28,404 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $2,263 +5.4% | $27,176 +6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Challand Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Sterling High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 5
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Whiteside County
- Sterling
- 61081
- 716 Locust St