Sterling, IL Housing Market
The Sterling housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Sterling was $130K last month, up 96.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sterling is $92, down 3.2% since last year.
Sterling Housing Market Trends
In May 2025, Sterling home prices were up 96.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $130K. On average, homes in Sterling sell after 64 days on the market compared to 54 days last year. There were 17 homes sold in May this year, up from 14 last year.
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The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Some homes get multiple offers.
- The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 55 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 35 days.
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 37 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 15 days.
Sterling Migration & Relocation Trends
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Recently sold homes
- $152,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft808 Village Ln Unit A, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$154,900Sale to List2% under listDays on Market35 days808 Village Ln Unit A, Sterling, IL 61081
- $120,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft1403 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$129,900Sale to List8% under listDays on Market63 days1403 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
- $89,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,075 sq ft1309 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$93,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market182 days1309 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $625,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths3,150 sq ft1407 Heritage Ln, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$650,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market50 days1407 Heritage Ln, Sterling, IL 61081
- $155,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,582 sq ft309 11th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$162,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market40 days309 11th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $119,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath900 sq ft1312 E 15th St, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$119,900Sale to List1% under listDays on Market124 days1312 E 15th St, Sterling, IL 61081
- $130,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,464 sq ft2215 Deets Rd, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$135,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market72 days2215 Deets Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
- $437,500 Last Sold Price2 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft12822 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$437,500Sale to List0% over listDays on Market30 days12822 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
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6/10 Washington Elementary School Public • 3-5 | 340 Students | N/A |
5/10 Lincoln Elementary School Public • 3-5 | 350 Students | 1 reviews |
NR Franklin Elementary School Public • PreK-2 | 414 Students | N/A |
NR Bi-County Sp Education Preschool Program Public • N/A | - Students | N/A |
NR Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 LIfe Skills-S Public • N/A | - Students | N/A |
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