608 2nd Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 (MLS # 12661043)

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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.***

DAYS ON MARKET 76 LAST UPDATED 7/31/2026
YEAR BUILT 1900 COMMUNITY Sterling
GARAGE SPACES 1.0 COUNTY Whiteside
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Jul 31, '26 $349,999
Jul 31, '26 - Today $344,999


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Window Unit(s)
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
AREA Sterling
BASEMENT Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick, Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas, Steam
INTERIOR Bookcases, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 50X135
PARKING Concrete, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
TAXES 3008.84
WATER Public
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
   

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