$344,999
 $1,852 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

608 2nd Avenue,Sterling, IL 61081

Sterling, IL 61081

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Your dream home is here! This stunning historic home has been completely renovated from top to bottom with exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and high-end finishes throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 luxurious bathrooms, and a detached one-car garage, this home perfectly blends its original historic character with modern luxury and convenience. Welcome guests or enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive covered front porch, the perfect place to relax and take in the charm of this beautiful home. Step inside and fall in love with the abundance of natural light streaming through the oversized windows. The main floor offers an incredible amount of living space, beginning with a beautifully updated living room featuring a custom TV accent wall with built-in display niches, designer lighting, a tray ceiling with ambient lighting, and a modern ceiling fan. The open layout flows seamlessly into the spacious family room, where a beautiful original fireplace serves as a stunning focal point, preserving the home's historic charm while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main level also features a spacious dining room perfect for hosting holiday dinners and family gatherings, along with a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, library, playroom, or hobby room. The stunning designer kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring beautiful granite countertops, a center island, abundant cabinetry, premium finishes, and brand-new high-end Samsung stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen is a bright and inviting four-season room with its own dedicated heater, creating the perfect space for a morning coffee nook, reading lounge, sunroom, children's play area, home gym, or additional entertaining space that can be enjoyed comfortably year-round. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a beautifully designed full bathroom, and the convenience of a second-floor laundry room complete with washer and dryer. The spacious primary bedroom includes an attached bonus room that offers endless possibilities-create a fourth bedroom, private nursery, home office, dressing room, workout space, or a relaxing retreat. Each room is equipped with its own powerful ceiling fan, providing year-round comfort and energy efficiency. The exceptionally clean basement offers tremendous storage space and features convenient walkout stairs, making it as functional as it is well maintained. Outside, the backyard provides plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities, entertain guests, garden, or simply relax. Completing the property is a detached one-car garage offering additional storage and convenience. From the luxury bathrooms and designer lighting to the meticulous attention to detail throughout, this home offers the perfect combination of historic charm and today's most desired updates. Nearly every inch of this home has been transformed, giving it the feel of new construction while maintaining the character and craftsmanship that make historic homes so special. Beautifully updated, move-in ready, and priced to sell-this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!***Five brand-new window air-conditioning units will be left for the new owners to install after closing.***Additionally, each room is equipped with a powerful fan to help keep the home cool and comfortable.***

Details

MLS #12661043
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1900
Days On Site105
Listing Provided By@properties Christies International Real Estate | Flyura Kuchiyeva

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 2 Total
SQ Feet2,562
Garage1
BasementY
Story(s)2

Interior

Rooms Total9
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Other
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
Interior FeaturesBuilt-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
AppliancesRange, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Fireplaces Total1
Fireplace FeaturesGas Log
Laundry FeaturesUpper Level, In Unit

Exterior

RoofAsphalt
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Construction MaterialsVinyl Siding, Brick

Parking

Parking FeaturesConcrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces1

Utilities

SewerPublic Sewer

Location

Community FeaturesSidewalks

Taxes

Tax Year2025
Tax Annual Amount3008.84

Area Information

StateIL
CountyWhiteside
CitySterling
Zip Code61081
AreaSterling
Listing VS Median (in 61081)
Price:
$344,999
low | high
Med:
$162,450
100% of Average
sqft:
2,562
low | high
Med:
1,943
74.180327868852% of Average
$ / sqft:
$135
low | high
Med:
$94
80.431450874035% of Average
On site:
105
low | high
Med:
13
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 61081

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StateIL
CountyWhiteside
CitySterling
Zip Code61081
AreaSterling
Listing VS Median (in 61081)
Price:
$344,999
low | high
Med:
$162,450
100% of Average
sqft:
2,562
low | high
Med:
1,943
74.180327868852% of Average
$ / sqft:
$135
low | high
Med:
$94
80.431450874035% of Average
On site:
105
low | high
Med:
13
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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Listing Updated: September 15, 2026 at 7:55:33 PM PDT