Your dream home with high-end updates is here! This beautifully remodeled historic home blends original character with thoughtful design and modern finishes. It offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 updated bathrooms, a detached one-car garage, and flexible spaces throughout. The expansive covered front porch welcomes you inside, where oversized windows fill the home with natural light. The living room features a custom TV accent wall with built-in display niches, designer lighting, an illuminated tray ceiling, and a modern ceiling fan. The open layout continues into a spacious family room with an original fireplace that preserves the home’s historic charm. A generous dining room and a separate bonus room offer plenty of space for entertaining, working, or relaxing. The redesigned kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, abundant cabinetry, and new high-end Samsung stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen, a bright four-season room with a dedicated heater provides another inviting space to enjoy year-round. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bathroom, and a convenient second-floor laundry room with washer and dryer. The primary bedroom connects to an additional room that could serve as a nursery, office, dressing room, or private retreat. Ceiling fans throughout add comfort. The clean basement provides ample storage and walkout stairs. The renovation includes new wall insulation and drywall, flooring, doors, fixtures, and finishes throughout and much more. The roof has been repaired and insulated, and the detached garage has a new door, opener, and entry door. Outside, the backyard offers room to garden, entertain, or unwind. Move in, unpack, and enjoy! Also includes five brand-new window air-conditioning units.
Property Details
Price:
$325,000
MLS #:
MRD12768528
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
sterling
Listed Date:
Sep 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,562
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
School District:
5
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s), Other
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Natural Gas, Steam
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Laundry Features
Upper Level, In Unit
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,009
Map
Community
- Address608 2nd Avenue Sterling IL
- CitySterling
- CountyWhiteside
- Zip Code61081
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Sterling as of Oct 04, 2026
59
Single Family Listed
68
Avg DOM
116
Avg $ / SqFt
$181,220
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 608 2nd Avenue Sterling IL is a Single Family for sale in Sterling, IL, 61081. It is listed for $325,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,562 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $127. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Sterling is $116. The average listing price for Single Family in Sterling is $181,220.
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608 2nd Avenue
Sterling, IL


