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Off market jul 2004 for $135K

$138,867

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $932/mo

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809 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

About this home

809 W 3rd St is a 2,795 square foot house on a 0.94 acre lot. - it last sold on July 16, 2004 for $135,000. Based on Redfin's Sterling data, we estimate the home's value is $138,867.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.94 acresLot Size

$50Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$138,867

$3,867 since sold in July 2004$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($120K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$175,000
A
5 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
1305 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$118,000
B
4 beds1 bath1,542 sq ft
1402 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$95,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft
705 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$26,000
D
4 beds1 bath2,053 sq ft
912 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$135,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,608 sq ft
907 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$173,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,247 sq ft
401 W 10th 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 809 W 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,370 (+6.6%)

$5,337 + $28,994

$34,331

2024

$2,223 (+111.2%)

$5,024 + $27,294

$32,318

2023

$1,052 (−1.9%)

$4,716 + $25,621

$30,337

2022

$1,072 (−2.3%)

$4,512 + $24,513

$29,025

2021

$1,097 (−0.7%)

$4,255 + $23,117

$27,372

2020

$1,106 (−1.2%)

$4,106 + $22,307

$26,413

2019

$1,119 (+1.2%)

$4,031 + $21,902

$25,933

2018

$1,105 (−0.9%)

$4,037 + $21,937

$25,974

2017

$1,115 (−28.6%)

$4,009 + $21,787

$25,796

2016

$1,562 (+38.8%)

$3,880 + $21,085

$24,965

2015

$1,125 (+7.8%)

$3,873 + $21,045

$24,918

2013

$1,044

$3,987 + $21,664

$25,651

Tax history for 809 W 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,370 (+6.6%)

$5,337 + $28,994

$34,331

2024

$2,223 (+111.2%)

$5,024 + $27,294

$32,318

2023

$1,052 (−1.9%)

$4,716 + $25,621

$30,337

2022

$1,072 (−2.3%)

$4,512 + $24,513

$29,025

2021

$1,097 (−0.7%)

$4,255 + $23,117

$27,372

2020

$1,106 (−1.2%)

$4,106 + $22,307

$26,413

2019

$1,119 (+1.2%)

$4,031 + $21,902

$25,933

2018

$1,105 (−0.9%)

$4,037 + $21,937

$25,974

2017

$1,115 (−28.6%)

$4,009 + $21,787

$25,796

2016

$1,562 (+38.8%)

$3,880 + $21,085

$24,965

2015

$1,125 (+7.8%)

$3,873 + $21,045

$24,918

2013

$1,044

$3,987 + $21,664

$25,651

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

Zoning

SR-4

Single-Family Residential-4 District

The purpose of the single-family residential-4 district is to accommodate lower density single-family residential development in the city. This district primarily consists of post-World War II residential neighborhoods that have a suburban character, and has a maximum density of approximately four 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: 1,397
Basement Type: Full

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WALLACE & GALT ADD
Building Sq. Ft: 2,795
Legal Description: WALLACE & GALT ADDITION W 110' LOT 4 BLK E 293100X

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,050

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,946
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: E
Municipality Name: STERLING
Acres: 0.94
Depth Footage: 374
Front Footage: 110
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WHITESIDE COUNTY

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,795
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Whiteside County
APN: 1121357001

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 • 0.9mi

5/10

Challand Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

Sterling High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Address	Redfin Estimate
902 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3185 Sq. Ft.	$163,792
725 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$66,452
901 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2618 Sq. Ft.	$156,707
808 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1958 Sq. Ft.	$96,760
908 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 3392 Sq. Ft.	—
809 W 4th Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2126 Sq. Ft.	$117,984

Address	Redfin Estimate
805 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$145,802
802 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2533 Sq. Ft.	$101,368
1001 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 2918 Sq. Ft.	$139,238
810 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 3052 Sq. Ft.	$120,803
811 W 4th Street, Sterling, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1826 Sq. Ft.	$139,074

Address	Redfin Estimate
713 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 3598 Sq. Ft.	$57,077
909 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$173,908
806 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1747 Sq. Ft.	$48,511
907 W 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 3213 Sq. Ft.	—
805 W 4th Street, Sterling, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$81,113

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