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Cheap Home for sale in 61081, IL:
Beautifully updated 3 bedroom ranch with 1 bath, 2-car detached garage, and central air. Renovated in 2019 with new flooring, kitchen cabinets, appliances, roof, electric panel, plumbing, and laundry room. New porch roof in 2022 and new water heater in 2023. Features include a covered porch, enclosed sunroom, and spacious backyard. Convenient location, move-in ready and well maintained.

$145,000

3 beds1 bath1,315 sq ft

807 W 18th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Covered porch • Move-in ready • Spacious backyard

$140,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,046 sq ft

807 W 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Alley access • Full basement • New kitchen cabinets

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 61081, IL:
Investment Opportunities Abound!! Open Canvas make it your own! DUPLEX- rent one side live in the other? Detached 324 sq ft Garage. Some assembly required. Basements 1306 each. Both units are 2 Story.

$69,000

7 beds2.5 baths— sq ft

507 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Basements • Detached garage • 6,750 sq ft lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 61081, IL:
Whether you're looking for a modest primary residence, an addition to your rental portfolio, or a fix and flip opportunity, this is for you! For its size, this property offers a rare three bedroom layout, as well as main floor laundry and detached garage. Make it yours today before it's too late!

$34,900

3 beds1 bath765 sq ft

1007 W 9th St, Sterling, IL 61081

5,662 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1947

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 61081, IL:
Step into timeless charm with this 3 + 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath home featuring beautiful original hardwood floors and an inviting open living area with cozy fireplace. Enjoy mornings on the covered front porch and afternoons in your fully fenced backyard, complete with a greenhouse and detached two-car garage plus storage shed. A walk up attic offers extra possibilities, while the bonus room upstairs has the potential to become a 4th bedroom or primary walk-in closet. The full basement adds valuable storage or hobby space. Conveniently located just blocks from downtown, schools, and the hospital, this home perfectly blends classic character with everyday convenience.

$149,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,892 sq ft

804 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081

Covered front porch • Cozy fireplace • Greenhouse

Property at 704 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1 bath

$120,000

3 beds1 bath1,167 sq ft

704 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 104-106 Gaston St, Dixon, IL 61021, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$109,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,228 sq ft

104-106 Gaston St, Dixon, IL 61021

Property at 1410 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$129,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft

1410 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1316 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$134,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,193 sq ft

1316 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 716 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 2 baths

$144,900

4 beds2 baths1,935 sq ft

716 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 509 Avenue I, Sterling, IL 61081, 2 beds, 1 bath

$69,000

2 beds1 bath718 sq ft

509 Avenue I, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 810 W 15th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 2 baths

$62,400

3 beds2 baths1,156 sq ft

810 W 15th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 105 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$99,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,048 sq ft

105 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1005 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 2 beds, 1 bath

$54,900

2 beds1 bath931 sq ft

1005 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 611 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 7 beds, 4 baths

$59,900

7 beds4 baths— sq ft

611 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1401 E 14th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 2 baths

$74,900

4 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft

1401 E 14th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1817 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$179,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,654 sq ft

1817 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1408 Ave D, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$303,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,321 sq ft

1408 Ave D, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 903 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 2 beds, 2 baths

$152,000

2 beds2 baths1,387 sq ft

903 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 724 Broadway Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$194,700

4 beds2.5 baths2,352 sq ft

724 Broadway Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1610 W 9th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$110,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,459 sq ft

1610 W 9th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1824 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1 bath

$89,650

3 beds1 bath1,211 sq ft

1824 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 508 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

$139,900

— beds— baths1,251 sq ft

508 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1411 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$280,000

5 beds3.5 baths3,074 sq ft

1411 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1201 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 2 baths

$159,900

3 beds2 baths1,796 sq ft

1201 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 401 W 10th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 2 baths

$184,000

4 beds2 baths2,247 sq ft

401 W 10th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1001 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$119,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,300 sq ft

1001 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 12855 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 2 baths

$350,000

3 beds2 baths1,977 sq ft

12855 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 109 S 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1 bath

$95,500

3 beds1 bath1,970 sq ft

109 S 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 402 W Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$419,900

5 beds3.5 baths4,442 sq ft

402 W Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 910 W 19th St, Sterling, IL 60181, 5 beds, 1 bath

$169,900

5 beds1 bath1,770 sq ft

910 W 19th St, Sterling, IL 60181

Property at 24839 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$192,500

2 beds1.5 baths1,442 sq ft

24839 Indian Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 2608 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

$164,900

— beds— baths1,565 sq ft

2608 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 603 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 3 beds, 1 bath

$98,000

3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft

603 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 905 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 2 beds, 1 bath

$35,000

2 beds1 bath691 sq ft

905 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 802 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 5 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

5 beds2 baths2,732 sq ft

802 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 909 W 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081, 2 beds, 1 bath

$45,000

2 beds1 bath781 sq ft

909 W 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 8 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081

$110,000

— beds— baths4,130 sq ft

8 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 612 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$199,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,818 sq ft

612 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 1706 E 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081

$244,000

— beds— baths3,925 sq ft

1706 E 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property at 0 Science Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

$150,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

0 Science Ridge Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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Cheap Homes for Sale in 61081

There are currently 47 cheap homes for sale in 61081 at a median listing price of $135K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in 61081 stay on the market for 42 days. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in 61081 every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 17 homes have been sold in 61081. In addition to houses in 61081, there was also 1 condo, 1 townhouse, and 2 multi-family units for sale in 61081 last month. Find your dream home in 61081 using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in 61081 are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in 61081. If you're looking to sell your home in the 61081 area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in 61081 with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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