Sterling, IL Housing Market

The Sterling housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Sterling was $106K last month, down 35.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sterling is $100, up 18.3% since last year.

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Sterling Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Sterling today?

In February 2025, Sterling home prices were down 35.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $106K. On average, homes in Sterling sell after 41 days on the market compared to 82 days last year. There were 10 homes sold in February this year, up from 3 last year.

$126K

Sale Price

+14.5%
since last year

$100

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+18.3%
since last year

Under List Price

4.1%

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 43 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 43 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 31 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 17 days.

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Sterling Migration & Relocation Trends

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Recently sold homes

SOLD APR 25, 2025
$30,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
Lots 4-5-6 Merrill St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$40,000
Sale to List
25% under list
Days on Market
419 days
Lots 4-5-6 Merrill St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 21, 2025
$120,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1.5 baths
1,106 sq ft
903 Avenue J, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$125,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
67 days
903 Avenue J, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 17, 2025
$110,260 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,012 sq ft
1407 Howard St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$104,900
Sale to List
5% over list
Days on Market
43 days
1407 Howard St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 15, 2025
$140,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
994 sq ft
2204 22nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$149,900
Sale to List
7% under list
Days on Market
54 days
2204 22nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 14, 2025
$92,000
4 beds
—baths
1,994 sq ft
803 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
803 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 11, 2025
$60,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
734 sq ft
1005 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$65,900
Sale to List
9% under list
Days on Market
36 days
1005 W 7th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 11, 2025
$77,500 Last Sold Price
5 beds
2 baths
—sq ft
208 E 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$79,900
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
44 days
208 E 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081
SOLD APR 11, 2025
$92,500 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
734 sq ft
1210 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
List Price
$94,900
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
31 days
1210 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
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Schools in Sterling

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GreatSchools Rating

6/10 Washington Elementary School Public • 3-5	340 Students	N/A
4/10 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

Only showing 5 of 10 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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