# 802 E 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $89,900 ($57/sqft), built 1900, 1,572 sqft. Est. $481/mo. Listed 263 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $89,900 |
| Price/sqft | $57 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,572 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 263 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $455 |
| Estimated Insurance | $26 |
| **Total** | **$481** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1900
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Motivated seller- bring your offer! Don't miss this move-in ready 3-bedroom home, 1.5 bath home situated on a corner lot! With numerous updates already completed, this home offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for value without taking on a long list of projects. Recent improvements include a new boiler in 2022, rebuilt side porch in 2024, new gutters an downspouts in 2024. The roof was replaced in 2016, and the home also features replacement windows and a water heater from 2014. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced backyard and the convenience of a corner lot. Seller is very motivated so bring your offer!!

## Location

- **Address:** 802 E 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081
- **County:** Whiteside
- **Coordinates:** 41.792993, -89.685516
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.792993,-89.685516

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Tim McCaslin
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Sauk Valley
- **Broker Phone:** (815) 625-3722
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/802-E-5th-St_Sterling_IL_61081_M87682-81082?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12564655&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 12564655 | **Updated:** 2026-10-26
**Source:** listhub

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