$179,900

beds

bath

half bath

1,960

square ft

706 E 2nd Avenue

Sterling, Illinois 61081

New / MLS #12738057 / Single Family / Sterling

Listing information updated 8/21/2026 at 6:03am

Welcome to 706 2nd Ave, located in the heart of Sterling, IL. This charming house presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a residential property in this area. Its classic design exudes a timeless appeal, inviting you to explore further. The exterior showcases a well-maintained, 2-story brick home, 4 bedrooms, possible 5th bedroom, Full bath on 2nd floor, 1/2 bath on 1st floor. Original oak woodwork, staircase, entry foyer, built-ins, benches. Original hardwood floors. John Martin kitchen addition, loads of cabinets and new appliances. Breakfast nook, formal dining room, 2nd floor balcony, floored attic. Large bright and well lit basement. Laundry room either new washer/dryer. 2023 Hot water heater, water softener with chlorinator and 5 stage reverse osmosis water filter. Newer concrete driveway to Brick 1 car garage and large detached 2.5 car garage off alley. Roof replaced in 2017. Solidly built, warm and comfortable. Walkable to downtown Sterling restaurants, library, dentist, barber, County Market and Farmer's Market.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Other,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,960

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.18

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x15 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

13x23 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

11x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x11 - Second

Laundry:

11x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,745

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:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Other,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,960

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.18

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x15 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

13x23 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

11x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x11 - Second

Laundry:

11x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$4,745

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: Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC

Listing Office Phone: 804.656.5007

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