Sterling, IL Housing Market
The Sterling housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Sterling was $110K last month, up 7.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sterling is $80, down 17.5% since last year.
Sterling Housing Market Trends
In October 2025, Sterling home prices were up 7.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $110K. On average, homes in Sterling sell after 52 days on the market compared to 67 days last year. There were 23 homes sold in October this year, up from 10 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 3% below list price and go pending in around 49 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 28 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
- Some homes get multiple offers.
- The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 52 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 29 days.
Sterling Migration & Relocation Trends
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Recently sold homes
- $178,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,494 sq ft904 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$183,900Sale to List3% under listDays on Market41 days904 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $173,000 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths1,716 sq ft110 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$169,900Sale to List2% over listDays on Market36 days110 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $105,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,299 sq ft1410 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$94,900Sale to List11% over listDays on Market74 days1410 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $210,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$225,000Sale to List7% under listDays on Market121 days4404 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
- $154,500 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths1,282 sq ft908 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$154,500Sale to List0% over listDays on Market53 days908 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $79,900 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath733 sq ft908 Oak Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$79,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market42 days908 Oak Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
- $71,000 Last Sold Price6 beds2 baths—sq ft408 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$71,500Sale to List1% under listDays on Market44 days408 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
- $146,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,424 sq ft1507 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081List Price$149,900Sale to List3% under listDays on Market51 days1507 5th Ave, 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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