1208 1st Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
3 bd 2 ba 1,620 sqft Built 1929 Lot 8,276 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$142,900
Sep 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sold | $142,900 | MLS #11479035 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Listed | $142,900 | MLS #11479035 |
| May 10, 2016 | Sold | $48,500 | MLS #09126121 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Price changed | $52,500 | MLS #09126121 |
| Jan 28, 2016 | Listed | $55,000 | MLS #09126121 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,447 | $4,586 | $53,033 | $4,903 |
| 2023 | $45,477 | $4,305 | $49,782 | $4,590 |
| 2022 | $32,790 | $4,119 | $36,909 | $3,302 |
| 2021 | $30,922 | $3,884 | $34,806 | $3,149 |
| 2020 | $29,839 | $3,748 | $33,587 | $3,039 |
| 2019 | $29,297 | $3,680 | $32,977 | $3,008 |
| 2018 | $29,344 | $3,686 | $33,030 | $2,976 |
| 2017 | $29,143 | $3,661 | $32,804 | $2,978 |
| 2016 | $28,204 | $3,543 | $31,747 | $3,551 |
| 2015 | $28,151 | $3,536 | $31,687 | $2,881 |
| 2014 | $28,335 | $3,559 | $31,894 | $2,751 |
| 2013 | $28,978 | $3,640 | $32,618 | $2,771 |
| 2012 | $29,497 | $3,705 | $33,202 | $2,725 |
| 2011 | $29,762 | $3,738 | $33,500 | $2,700 |
| 2010 | $30,237 | $3,798 | $34,035 | $2,742 |
| 2009 | $29,705 | $3,731 | $33,436 | $2,617 |
| 2008 | $29,347 | $3,686 | $33,033 | $2,549 |
| 2006 | $28,333 | $3,559 | $31,892 | $2,487 |
Property facts
Year built
1929
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,620 sqft
Lot size
8,276 sqft
ZIP code
61081
City
Sterling
Street
1st Ave
Coordinates
41.79785, -89.69671
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$857
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1208 1st Ave last sell?
1208 1st Ave most recently sold on Sep 26, 2022 for $142,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 1208 1st Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1208 1st Ave (year 2024) is $53,033 with $4,903 in property tax.
How does 1208 1st Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 62.9% below the last sale price of $142,900.
When was 1208 1st Ave built?
1208 1st Ave was built in 1929.
How does 1208 1st Ave compare to others on 1st Ave?
We track 8 other properties on 1st Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 1st Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1208 1st Ave?
1208 1st Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,620 sqft, 8,276 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1208 1st Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1208 1st Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1208 1st Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1208 1st Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.4%
Implied 1-yr
-5.6%
2026 Q3
$152.5K
2026 Q4
$150.2K
ZIP 61081 — Median Price History + Forecast
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