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
910 W 19th Street Sterling, IL Don't miss this nicely updated, hard to find, 5 bedroom home in Sterling!! This home featu...	5 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,770 sq.ft.	$167,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1994 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.17%
807 Village Lane unit: A #A Sterling, IL Welcome to Cottage Acres, a desirable 55+ community! You'll love this updated 2-bedroom, 1...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,054 sq.ft.	$159,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.36% Traditional cash on cash: 8.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1212 Traditional Rental Income: $1941 Airbnb ROI: 1.36% Traditional ROI: 8.7%
1206 Harvey Drive Sterling, IL This ranch-style home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with updates completed in 2022. T...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$119,990	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1397 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.16%
1905 E 23rd Street Sterling, IL Move right into this beautifully updated ranch in an excellent Sterling location! Inside y...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,377 sq.ft.	$280,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1885 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.84%
412 W 9th Street Sterling, IL Modern updates meet historic charm at 412 W 9th St in Sterling. The updated kitchen and 1....	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,176 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2770 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.01%
17619 Grandview Drive Sterling, IL Peaceful 9.35 Acre Estate. Custom, quality built in 1999, this ALL BRICK ranch with a walk...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 5,168 sq.ft.	$899,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4047 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.64%
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%
2909 W Lefevre Road Sterling, IL Very well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Many updates in the last 5 yrs including metal...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 720 sq.ft.	$115,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.68% Traditional cash on cash: 11.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $1212 Traditional Rental Income: $1589 Airbnb ROI: 4.68% Traditional ROI: 11.59%
24200 Hillcrest Drive Sterling, IL This well maintained ranch sits creekside offering peaceful views of the nearby lake. It's...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,380 sq.ft.	$250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2477 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.16%
1606 Gregden Shores Dr Sterling, IL 1606 Gregden Shores Dr, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,100 sq.ft.	$689,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2979 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.19%
2202 Chestnut Ave Sterling, IL	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,096 sq.ft.	$98,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1526 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.7%
109 6th Ave Sterling, IL 109 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,367 sq.ft.	$92,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1287 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.11%
1817 6th Ave Sterling, IL 1817 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,654 sq.ft.	$179,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1678 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.04%
2912 Woodlawn Rd Sterling, IL 2912 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,040 sq.ft.	$469,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1287 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.53%
12855 Lawrence Rd Sterling, IL 12855 Lawrence Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,977 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2280 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.41%
1275 Winn Rd Sterling, IL 1275 Winn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	6 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,984 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3621 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.13%
612 15th Ave Sterling, IL 612 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,818 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2252 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.15%
0 E Lincolnway Sterling, IL 0 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $771 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.8%
2408 16th Ave Sterling, IL 2408 16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$199,999	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2129 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.5%
1408 Avenue D Sterling, IL Blending timeless character with modern updates, this beautifully maintained home located ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 226 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3194 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.34%

Real Estate investment in Sterling, IL

There are 21 properties for sale in the city of Sterling . The median list price in Sterling is $163,900 and the average price per square foot is $96. In January 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Sterling is 12.00%. The average monthly rental income in Sterling is $1,824.

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

There are 21 investment properties available for sale in Sterling.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Sterling with average rental income of $1,212.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

910 W 19th Street

Sterling, IL

5 beds | 1 baths | 1,770 sq.ft.

$167,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.17%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1994

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 9.17%

807 Village Lane unit: A #A

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,054 sq.ft.

$159,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.36%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1212

Traditional Rental Income: $1941

Airbnb ROI: 1.36%

Traditional ROI: 8.7%

1206 Harvey Drive

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 988 sq.ft.

$119,990

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1397

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 9.16%

1905 E 23rd Street

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,377 sq.ft.

$280,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1885

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.84%

412 W 9th Street

Sterling, IL

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,176 sq.ft.

$269,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.01%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2770

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 8.01%

17619 Grandview Drive

Sterling, IL

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

$899,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 2.64%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4047

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 2.64%

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%

2909 W Lefevre Road

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | 720 sq.ft.

$115,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.68%

Traditional cash on cash: 11.59%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1212

Traditional Rental Income: $1589

Airbnb ROI: 4.68%