Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Sterling, IL

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Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
409 18th Avenue Sterling, IL Nice location ! Close to shopping & Schools. 2 bedroom , 1 bath. Newer metal roof, some ne...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 796 sq.ft.	$115,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.15% Traditional cash on cash: 8.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $1039 Traditional Rental Income: $1379 Airbnb ROI: 2.15% Traditional ROI: 8.47%
23663 Hazel Road Sterling, IL Welcome to this spacious peaceful ranch home situated on over an acre at the edge of town,...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,152 sq.ft.	$220,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 5.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $1039 Traditional Rental Income: $2040 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: 5.72%
17619 Grandview Drive Sterling, IL A Private Country Estate with Room to Live, Gather & Enjoy! Discover the beauty of country...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 5,168 sq.ft.	$769,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4047 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.51%
608 2nd Avenue Sterling, IL	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,562 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2655 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.47%
905 E 21st Street Sterling, IL BUILD NEW! Terry Wolf Construction is offering this NEW, QUALITY BUILT 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,545 sq.ft.	$541,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2606 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.72%
22524 Luther Road Sterling, IL This one-of-a-kind residence blends timeless character with modern amenities and beautiful...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,700 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2979 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.03%
1507 Locust Street Sterling, IL A Sterling Landmark with Timeless Character and Exceptional Space! This home has personali...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,471 sq.ft.	$399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3399 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.66%
608 19th Avenue Sterling, IL This charming 3-bedroom home has so much to offer! The main floor features both a living r...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$165,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1850 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.85%
2017 E Lefevre Road Sterling, IL Very nice and well maintained with just over 1600 sq ft bi-level house in a great location...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 839 sq.ft.	$169,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1551 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.19%
1816 6th Avenue Sterling, IL The space, location, and backyard you've been looking for! This beautifully located tri-le...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,014 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1838 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.42%
20775 Hickory Hills Road Sterling, IL This 14.3-acre property is about space, versatility, and the opportunity to enjoy a true c...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,898 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3155 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.24%
903A Florence Lane #0 Sterling, IL Welcome to easy, low-maintenance living in this desirable 55+ community! This well-maintai...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,068 sq.ft.	$165,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.33% Traditional cash on cash: 4.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1039 Traditional Rental Income: $1347 Airbnb ROI: 0.33% Traditional ROI: 4.58%
810 Locust Street Sterling, IL Full of character and charm, this classic brick home offers the kind of details you just d...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,560 sq.ft.	$238,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2406 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.81%
1906 Avenue D Sterling, IL Beautiful move in ready ranch on a quiet dead-end road. Quality built in 2011. Welcome to ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,524 sq.ft.	$424,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3093 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.41%
510 6th Avenue Sterling, IL Welcome home to 510 6th Avenue in Sterling! This cozy three-bedroom, one-bath home offers ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,472 sq.ft.	$130,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1695 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.9%
1212 Ave K Sterling, IL Cute two bedroom home move in ready with fresh paint new flooring, main floor, laundry, an...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 938 sq.ft.	$89,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.7% Traditional cash on cash: 11.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $1039 Traditional Rental Income: $1327 Airbnb ROI: 3.7% Traditional ROI: 11.16%
403 E 26th Street Sterling, IL With approximately 2,200 sq ft of living space, this split-level home offers plenty of roo...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,200 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2496 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.68%
507 W 13th Street Sterling, IL Charming 11/2-story Cape Cod-style home conveniently located near Kilgore Park! This invit...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,077 sq.ft.	$145,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1845 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.4%
708 W 7th Street Sterling, IL Come check out this beautifully remodeled and deeply cleaned 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home th...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 894 sq.ft.	$132,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.23% Traditional cash on cash: 9.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $1039 Traditional Rental Income: $1596 Airbnb ROI: 2.23% Traditional ROI: 9.48%
1724 Avenue F Sterling, IL Enjoy comfortable, single-level living in this inviting brick ranch featuring 3 bedrooms, ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,773 sq.ft.	$234,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2252 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.33%
1805 Avenue K Sterling, IL	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,300 sq.ft.	$180,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1960 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.09%

Real Estate investment in Sterling, IL

There are 27 properties for sale in the city of Sterling . The median list price in Sterling is $144,431 and the average price per square foot is $75. In November 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Sterling is 7.00%. The average monthly rental income in Sterling is $2,083.

Sterling, IL Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 27 investment properties available for sale in Sterling.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Sterling.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Sterling with average rental income of $2,083.

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Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

409 18th Avenue

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | 796 sq.ft.

$115,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.15%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.47%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1039

Traditional Rental Income: $1379

Airbnb ROI: 2.15%

Traditional ROI: 8.47%

23663 Hazel Road

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,152 sq.ft.

$220,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.72%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1039

Traditional Rental Income: $2040

Airbnb ROI: -0.82%

Traditional ROI: 5.72%

17619 Grandview Drive

Sterling, IL

4 beds | 4 baths | 5,168 sq.ft.

$769,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 1.51%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4047

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 1.51%

608 2nd Avenue

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,562 sq.ft.

$325,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.47%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2655

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.47%

905 E 21st Street

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,545 sq.ft.

$541,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 1.72%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2606

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 1.72%

22524 Luther Road

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,700 sq.ft.

$425,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.03%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2979

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.03%

1507 Locust Street

Sterling, IL

5 beds | 5 baths | 3,471 sq.ft.

$399,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3399

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.66%

608 19th Avenue

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,600 sq.ft.

$165,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.85%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1850

Airbnb ROI: N/A