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1201 2ND AVESTERLING, IL 61081
3
2
1,796 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Sauk Valley
MLS® #: 12716868
Sterling
Sterling
About the neighborhood
Sterling in Whiteside County offers a peaceful environment with quiet streets and minimal noise. The city features primarily single detached homes, many built before the 1960s, providing charming residences with two or three bedrooms. Convenience is notable with easy access to both public and private elementary and secondary schools, as well as supermarkets and several nearby dining options. Transportation includes plenty of parking and an infrastructure that supports bicycling, enhancing mobility across the area. Residents benefit from a calm atmosphere and a thoughtful mix of housing types that contribute to the city’s inviting character and sense of community.
Highlights
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a fairly good transportation option in this city. It is very convenient to park. Sterling is rather bike-friendly. Sterling is not especially well-suited for pedestrians since few daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle.
Services
Both primary and secondary schools are easy to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Sterling. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With respect to food, property owners in Sterling will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in this city.
Character
Sterling offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although this city is not known for its vibrancy, with its around 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this city is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly7.2
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.6
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Restaurants5.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.8
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping4.2
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.4
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.6
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.2
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant2.8
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,629
- Median Household Income
- $51,068
Housing Type
- 72.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 1.5% SEMI DETACHED
- 14.7% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 6.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.1% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 72.2%
- Semi detached
- 1.5%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 14.7%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 6.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.1%
- Mobile
- 0.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 39.5
- 0 to 4
- 5.2%
- 5 to 9
- 6.6%
- 10 to 14
- 5.9%
- 15 to 19
- 6.3%
- 20 to 24
- 7.5%
- 25 to 29
- 6.0%
- 30 to 34
- 6.1%
- 35 to 39
- 4.1%
- 40 to 44
- 7.7%
- 45 to 49
- 6.7%
- 50 to 54
- 6.4%
- 55 to 59
- 7.0%
- 60 to 64
- 5.2%
- 65 to 69
- 6.5%
- 70 to 74
- 4.3%
- 75 to 79
- 2.7%
- 80 to 84
- 2.5%
- 85 and over
- 3.4%
Education Level
- 9.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 38.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.8%
- High School
- 38.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8.7%
- Master's degree
- 6.3%
- Professional degree
- 0.5%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 5.6% FOOT
- 2.3% BIKE
- 0.5% TRANSIT
- 89.5% DRIVE
- 0.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.6%
- Bike
- 2.3%
- Transit
- 0.5%
- Drive
- 89.5%
- Other
- 0.2%
- None
- 2.0%
Comparable Listings in Sterling
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1507 LOCUST STSTERLING, IL 61081
5
5
3,471 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Sauk Valley
MLS® #: 12681917
New Listing
1107 LOCUST STSTERLING, IL 61081
4
2
1,780 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Sauk Valley
MLS® #: 12773399
New Listing
Contingent
1816 LOCUST STSTERLING, IL 61081
1
1
588 SQ FT
Listing Broker: United Country Sauk Valley Realty
MLS® #: 12557450
Contingent
Contingent
New Listing
810 LOCUST STSTERLING, IL 61081
3
3
2,560 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Sauk Valley
MLS® #: 12769169
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Pending
711 5TH AVESTERLING, IL 61081
4
1
2,068 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax of Rock Valley
MLS® #: 12693734
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Pending
711 5TH AVESTERLING, IL 61081
4
1
2,068 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax of Rock Valley
MLS® #: 202604198
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