Sign up to get new listings emailed daily! JOIN SIGN IN
Donna Leone
REALTOR®
(815) 262-5546

1516 Hunter Street, Sterling, IL 61081

$147,900
  • 1516 Hunter Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Main Photo

21 Photos

New to the Market New
BEDS3 BATHS1 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET1,224 MLS#12776597
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 5

Property Description

Escape to your own private retreat at the end of a quiet, dead-end street in Sterling, IL. Nestled on two spacious lots and surrounded by mature trees, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers exceptional privacy and a serene, park-like setting. Step inside to find beautiful woodwork throughout, adding warmth, character, and timeless appeal to the home. The functional layout is complemented by important structural and mechanical updates, including new windows throughout, with some replaced in 2026, a tankless water heater installed in 2025, and a roof replacement and new gutters completed in 2015. And now for an exciting opportunity: the sellers are offering a generous $7,800 flooring credit! Use it to select flooring that perfectly suits your style and transform the home into your own personalized retreat. It's a fantastic way to add your personal touch while potentially building equity from day one. Outside, the property continues to impress with a desirable 2-car garage offering ample parking and storage. An additional driveway with a 30-amp hookup provides convenient RV parking. The fenced backyard creates a wonderful private space for pets, children, gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With its quiet location, solid structure, thoughtful updates, incredible outdoor space, and $7,800 flooring credit, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to create a home that truly reflects their style. Bring your ideas, choose your finishes, and make this hidden gem your own!

1516 Hunter Street | MLS# 12776597

This single family home located at 1516 Hunter Street, Sterling, IL 61081 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $147,900. This property was built in 1950 and has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 partial baths with 1224 sq. ft. Hunter Street is located within the District 5 school district. Search Sterling real estate on donnaleone.dickersonnieman.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: None
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
Home Style: Ranch
Lot Size: 1.22 Acres
Taxes: $1,579
Year Built: 1950

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Association Includes: None
Exterior: Log
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room
Laundry: In Unit
Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Parcel#: 1024228003
Parking: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Garage
Sewer: Septic Tank
Total Rooms: 6
Township: Sterling
Water: Well

Room Sizes

Bedroom 2: 9X10
Bedroom 3: 10X12
Dining Room: 10X8
Kitchen: 10X17
Laundry: 10X9
Living Room: 13X19
Primary Bedroom: 12X13

Local Schools

High School: Sterling High School
Middle School: Challand Middle School
Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
School District: District 5

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Clinton
Agency Phone: 563-242-4602

Shown By

Agent Name: Donna Leone
Agent Phone: (815) 262-5546
Agency Title: Dickerson & Nieman Realtors

IDX logo

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Payment

$ 503.88 per month $329.16 Principal & Interest $131.58 Property Tax $43.14 Homeowner's Insurance

Change Payment Information

%
years/fixed
yearly
yearly (est.)
(Payments are an estimate and may vary by lender)
Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information on this site was last updated 10/09/2026. The listing information on this page last changed on 10/09/2026. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Delta Media Group MLS (last updated Fri 10/09/2026 7:13:11 AM EST) or MRED MLS (last updated Fri 10/09/2026 2:36:23 AM EST) or SCWMLS (last updated Thu 10/08/2026 11:55:19 PM EST) or Rockford Board of Realtors (NWIAR) (last updated Thu 10/08/2026 10:18:34 PM EST) or Northern Illinois Commercial Association Realtors (last updated Thu 10/08/2026 2:10:09 PM EST). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Dickerson & Nieman Realtors may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.

Listing data and photos distributed by MLSGRID
Member Participants (and their affiliated licensees, if applicable) shall indicate on their websites that IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID, and that the use of the MLS GRID Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant’s applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time. MLS GRID may, at its discretion, require use of other disclaimers as necessary to protect Member Participant, and/or their MLS from liability.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.



Privacy Policy / DMCA Notice / ADA Accessibility

Login to My Homefinder