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!
Property Details
Price:
$349,999
MLS #:
MRD12661043
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
sterling
Listed Date:
Jun 3, 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
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 Jun 20, 2026
61
Single Family Listed
79
Avg DOM
131
Avg $ / SqFt
$221,385
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 608 2nd Avenue Sterling IL is a Single Family for sale in Sterling, IL, 61081. It is listed for $349,999 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 $137. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Sterling is $131. The average listing price for Single Family in Sterling is $221,385.
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608 2nd Avenue
Sterling, IL


