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Michael Bempah

mike@thebempahgroup.com +1(630) 206-9116

$ 147,900

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,224 SqFt

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$ 147,900

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,224 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,224 sqft

Price per Sqft $120

MLS Listing ID 12776597

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1950

Annual Tax Amount $1,579

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1.220 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Escape to your own private retreat at the end of a quiet, dead-end street in Sterling, IL. Nestled on two spacious lots and surrounded by mature trees, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers exceptional privacy and a serene, park-like setting. Step inside to find beautiful woodwork throughout, adding warmth, character, and timeless appeal to the home. The functional layout is complemented by important structural and mechanical updates, including new windows throughout, with some replaced in 2026, a tankless water heater installed in 2025, and a roof replacement and new gutters completed in 2015. And now for an exciting opportunity: the sellers are offering a generous $7,800 flooring credit! Use it to select flooring that perfectly suits your style and transform the home into your own personalized retreat. It's a fantastic way to add your personal touch while potentially building equity from day one. Outside, the property continues to impress with a desirable 2-car garage offering ample parking and storage. An additional driveway with a 30-amp hookup provides convenient RV parking. The fenced backyard creates a wonderful private space for pets, children, gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With its quiet location, solid structure, thoughtful updates, incredible outdoor space, and $7,800 flooring credit, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to create a home that truly reflects their style. Bring your ideas, choose your finishes, and make this hidden gem your own!

Location

State IL

County Whiteside

Area Sterling

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Fireplaces Number 1

Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry In Unit

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Level or Stories 1 Story

Structure Type Log

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Washington Elementary School

Middle Schools Challand Middle School

High Schools Sterling High School

School District 5 , 5, 5

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Lori Scarbrough of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Clinton

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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Michael Bempah

Broker License ID: 475.175881

mike@thebempahgroup.com

+1(630) 206-9116

50 S Main St, Naperville, IL 60540, USA

1516 Hunter ST Sterling, IL 61081

Michael Bempah

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1516 Hunter ST