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$65,067

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1,205

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405 W 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

405 W 6th St is a 1,205 square foot house on a 4,834 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms. Based on Redfin's Sterling data, we estimate the home's value is $65,067.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4,834 sq ftLot Size

$54Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$65,067

$7,000 since October

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 35.9% lower than the average sale price ($102K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$77,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
408 Ave E, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$80,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
911 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$94,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,183 sq ft
608 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD NOV 6, 2026
$155,000
D
3 beds1 bath968 sq ft
510 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$144,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,292 sq ft
608 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$59,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,165 sq ft
807 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081

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Market trends in 61081, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$150K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$169,900
8 beds4 baths— sq ft
503 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
$130,000
3 beds1 bath1,472 sq ft
510 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
$429,900
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
2912 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$189,000
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
3308 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
$199,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,697 sq ft
514 Grobe Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
$108,750
— beds— baths— sq ft
0000 Covell Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
$59,900
3 beds1 bath2,069 sq ft
508 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081
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Sale history for 405 W 6th St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$769 (+8.9%)

$3,117 + $11,673

$14,790

2024

$706 (+4.1%)

$2,934 + $10,988

$13,922

2023

$679 (−1.9%)

$2,754 + $10,314

$13,068

2022

$692 (−2.3%)

$2,635 + $8,838

$11,473

2021

$708 (−59.7%)

$2,485 + $6,868

$9,353

2020

$1,755 (+0.6%)

$2,398 + $13,533

$15,931

2019

$1,744 (+1.1%)

$2,354 + $13,287

$15,641

2018

$1,725 (−0.2%)

$2,358 + $13,308

$15,666

2017

$1,728 (+2.6%)

$2,342 + $13,217

$15,559

2016

$1,684

$2,267 + $12,791

$15,058

2015

$1,685 (+4.7%)

$2,263 + $12,767

$15,030

2013

$1,610

$2,330 + $13,143

$15,473

Tax history for 405 W 6th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$769 (+8.9%)

$3,117 + $11,673

$14,790

2024

$706 (+4.1%)

$2,934 + $10,988

$13,922

2023

$679 (−1.9%)

$2,754 + $10,314

$13,068

2022

$692 (−2.3%)

$2,635 + $8,838

$11,473

2021

$708 (−59.7%)

$2,485 + $6,868

$9,353

2020

$1,755 (+0.6%)

$2,398 + $13,533

$15,931

2019

$1,744 (+1.1%)

$2,354 + $13,287

$15,641

2018

$1,725 (−0.2%)

$2,358 + $13,308

$15,666

2017

$1,728 (+2.6%)

$2,342 + $13,217

$15,559

2016

$1,684

$2,267 + $12,791

$15,058

2015

$1,685 (+4.7%)

$2,263 + $12,767

$15,030

2013

$1,610

$2,330 + $13,143

$15,473

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

SR-8

Single-Family Residential-8 District

The purpose of the single-family residential-8 district is to accommodate higher density single-family residential development in the city. This district primarily consists of pre-World War II residential neighborhoods that have a suburban character, and has a maximum density of approximately eight units per acre.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Mixed use
Recreation
Cemetery

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 842
Basement Type: Full

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WALLACE ADD
Building Sq. Ft: 1,205
Legal Description: WALLACE ADDITION E 34 LOT 3 BLK 21 239400X

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,834
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 21
Municipality Name: STERLING
Acres: 0.111
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,205
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,834 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1121339004

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Washington Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2048 Sq. Ft.	$124,812
401 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1169 Sq. Ft.	$93,745
409 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$100,965
406 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$95,268
310 West 5th St, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$131,604
608 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1183 Sq. Ft.	$101,421
601 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$96,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
403 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1235 Sq. Ft.	$93,824
310 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1934 Sq. Ft.	$129,283
407 West 6th St, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1326 Sq. Ft.	$77,824
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408 West 5th St, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$59,687
402 West 5th St, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3505 Sq. Ft.	—

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412 West 6th St, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1462 Sq. Ft.	$58,511
410 West 5th St, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$66,345
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