Sterling, IL Housing Market

The Sterling housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Sterling was $124K last month, up 3.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sterling is $93, up 8.1% since last year.

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Sterling Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Sterling today?

In December 2024, Sterling home prices were up 3.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $124K. On average, homes in Sterling sell after 40 days on the market compared to 57 days last year. There were 20 homes sold in December this year, up from 14 last year.

$124K

Sale Price

+3.1%
since last year

$93

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+8.1%
since last year

Under List Price

4.6%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Sterling housing market?

Sterling is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 39 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 5% below list price and go pending in around 39 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 22 days.

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100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 26 days.

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Sterling Migration & Relocation Trends

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Recently sold homes

SOLD JAN 13, 2025
$45,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,046 sq ft
807 W 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$39,900
Sale to List
13% over list
Days on Market
30 days
807 W 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JAN 9, 2025
$32,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
1 bath
1,460 sq ft
905 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$34,900
Sale to List
8% under list
Days on Market
66 days
905 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JAN 8, 2025
$200,500 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,555 sq ft
15651 Highland Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$202,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
82 days
15651 Highland Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JAN 8, 2025
$30,000
—beds
—baths
1,196 sq ft
709 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
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709 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JAN 6, 2025
$138,000
5 beds
—baths
1,876 sq ft
1107 Avenue L, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
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1107 Avenue L, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD JAN 3, 2025
$35,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
932 sq ft
613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$45,000
Sale to List
22% under list
Days on Market
91 days
613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD DEC 31, 2024
$427,500 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,958 sq ft
53 Carriage Hill Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$435,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
56 days
53 Carriage Hill Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD DEC 30, 2024
$146,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
—sq ft
202A 9th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$154,900
Sale to List
6% under list
Days on Market
77 days
202A 9th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
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Schools in Sterling

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GreatSchools Rating

5/10 Washington Elementary School Public • 3-5	363 Students	N/A
4/10 Lincoln Elementary School Public • 3-5	348 Students	1 reviews
NR Bi-County Sp Education Preschool Program Public • 6	1 Students	N/A
NR Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-S Public • 3-5	9 Students	N/A
NR Bi-County Sp Ed-K-2 Life Skills-S Public • K-2	12 Students	N/A

Only showing 5 of 7 elementary schools.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Sterling housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Sterling.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

74% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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