$165,000

beds

baths

1,343

square ft

609 12th Avenue

Sterling, Illinois 61081

New / MLS #12736983 / Single Family / Sterling

Listing information updated 8/19/2026 at 10:43am

Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfortable living space and plenty of functionality. The main floor features convenient laundry, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and hardwood floors that continue into the dining room. The partially finished basement provides additional space for recreation, hobbies, or storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard along with alley access to both detached garages. The property offers a 2-car detached garage and an additional 1-car detached garage, providing excellent parking and storage options. The 1-car garage received a new roof in 2025, while the 2-car garage was recently updated with a new garage door and opener this year. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a home with flexible garage space and a fenced-in yard!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Stucco

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,343

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x21 - Main

Dining Room:

12x13 - Main

Kitchen:

12x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

11x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

8x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,275

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

61081

City:

Sterling

County:

Whiteside

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Stucco

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,343

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x21 - Main

Dining Room:

12x13 - Main

Kitchen:

12x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

11x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

8x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,275

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

61081

City:

Sterling

County:

Whiteside

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: RE/MAX Sauk Valley

Listing Office Phone: 815.625.3722

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