# 317 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 > **TL;DR:** commercial, $72,900, built 1920. > A/C. Est. $390/mo. Listed 103 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $72,900 | | Year Built | 1920 | | Lot Size | 4,321 sqft (0.10 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Property Type | Commercial (Other) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 103 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $369 | | Estimated Insurance | $21 | | **Total** | **$390** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1920 - 0.10 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description Great opportunity! Over 8,000 Sq. Ft. building in downtown Sterling. Includes PIN#11-21-45-90-10. Approximately 2,100 Sq. Ft. main floor each side. South side currently The Little Chocolatier. Endless possibilities for other professional, service, or retail type business. North side is vacant. Second floor has potential to be finished for added rental income. Price only includes the buildings. Business can be purchased separately. Call Listing Agents for more details. ## Location - **Address:** 317 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 - **County:** Whiteside ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Tim McCaslin - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Sauk Valley - **Broker Phone:** (815) 625-3722 ## Photos ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f230663980r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f4063285101r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3879951078r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3995519323r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2009420600r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3400785767r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f1381196524r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2786413234r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f597765719r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f1825162454r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3735588673r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3927843194r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2925819047r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2509219708r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f1788156282r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2733382626r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f170380510r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f1919436825r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3231508767r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2647683765r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3511029607r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3336862276r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f864229632r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f3384191713r.jpg) ![317 1st Avenue - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/0359a0ce40310b26fc9e9809e9d15c2el-f2940779431r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12711135 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/317-1st-avenue-sterling-il-61081-247a0ba56f43445da2bebf77587b0318) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/317-1st-avenue-sterling-il-61081-247a0ba56f43445da2bebf77587b0318#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/317-1st-avenue-sterling-il-61081-247a0ba56f43445da2bebf77587b0318", "name": "317 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081", "description": "Great opportunity! Over 8,000 Sq. Ft. building in downtown Sterling. Includes PIN#11-21-45-90-10. Approximately 2,100 Sq. Ft. main floor each side. South side currently The Little Chocolatier. Endless possibilities for other professional, service, or retail type business. North side is vacant. 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