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
1205 Sinnissippi Park Rd Sterling, IL Totally and tastefully remodeled 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home near Sinnissippi Park. Kitchen...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,620 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2331 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.11%
2503 Katey Ct #B Sterling, IL Nice 2 bed, 2 bath condo duplex. A little larger than the others, handicap accessible entr...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,293 sq.ft.	$155,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.01% Traditional cash on cash: 7.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $1957 Airbnb ROI: -1.01% Traditional ROI: 7.57%
23663 Hazel Rd 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.	$255,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.8% Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $2040 Airbnb ROI: -0.8% Traditional ROI: 4.82%
1315 7th Ave Sterling, IL Location! Location! Very nice all brick home on corner lot. Beautiful hardwood floors on ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 744 sq.ft.	$119,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.45% Traditional cash on cash: 8.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $1346 Airbnb ROI: 2.45% Traditional ROI: 8.15%
307 W 11th St Sterling, IL Updated and move in ready, this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers a blend of classic feature...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,598 sq.ft.	$157,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 5.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $1367 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 5.11%
1816 Locust St Sterling, IL Perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs! This charming property is nestled among established...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 588 sq.ft.	$175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.9% Traditional cash on cash: 5.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $822 Traditional Rental Income: $1292 Airbnb ROI: 0.9% Traditional ROI: 5.68%
608 2nd Ave Sterling, IL Your dream home is here! This stunning historic home has been completely renovated from to...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 2,562 sq.ft.	$349,999	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2655 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.94%
507 W 12th St Sterling, IL Welcome home. Step inside this beautifully updated space and you're greeted with natural l...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,413 sq.ft.	$147,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1752 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.11%
905 E 21st St 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 Rd Sterling, IL This one-of-a-kind residence blends timeless character with modern amenities and beautiful...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,700 sq.ft.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2979 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.83%
2912 Woodlawn Rd Sterling, IL 2912 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,040 sq.ft.	$429,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2368 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.4%
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%
802 4th St W Sterling, IL 802 4th St W, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,732 sq.ft.	$162,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2403 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.64%
1501 1st Ave Sterling, IL Want the feel of new construction without the new construction price? This stunning 5-bedr...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,049 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3415 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.92%
1706 16th Ave Sterling, IL Spacious all brick two story home. Open staircase in foyer. Main floor office has built in...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,706 sq.ft.	$274,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3291 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.84%
1505 1st Ave Sterling, IL 1505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,100 sq.ft.	$279,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2589 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.25%
2205 Meadows Dr Sterling, IL Welcome to this exceptional one-owner brick ranch with a walkout basement, situated on app...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,393 sq.ft.	$395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3243 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.98%
1507 Locust St Sterling, IL Deemed by some to be a stunning example of French Revival architecture, this prestigious h...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,471 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3399 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.92%
31040 Penrose Rd Sterling, IL 31040 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,400 sq.ft.	$324,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2993 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.25%
1303 Johnson Ave Sterling, IL 1303 Johnson Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,509 sq.ft.	$205,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1719 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.13%
2202 Meadows Dr Sterling, IL This beautiful home in a "country but close" subdivision offers an impressive array of fea...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,411 sq.ft.	$475,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4062 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.03%
302 W 13th St Sterling, IL	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,918 sq.ft.	$175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2477 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.08%
905A Coventry Ln Sterling, IL 905A Coventry Ln, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Townhouse	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,036 sq.ft.	$129,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 5.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $1470 Airbnb ROI: -0.59% Traditional ROI: 5.68%
17519 Hickory Hills Rd Sterling, IL 17519 Hickory Hills Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,178 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3360 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.51%
801 Coventry Ln #B Sterling, IL 801 Coventry Ln, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Townhouse	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,212 sq.ft.	$165,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.83% Traditional cash on cash: 3.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $1730 Airbnb ROI: -2.83% Traditional ROI: 3.79%
707 E 19th St Sterling, IL 707 E 19th St, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,070 sq.ft.	$279,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2528 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.99%
108 6th Ave Sterling, IL	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,498 sq.ft.	$115,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1690 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.17%
1704 19th Ave Sterling, IL 1704 19th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 943 sq.ft.	$119,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1633 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.21%
1010 W 5th St Sterling, IL 1010 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 846 sq.ft.	$119,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.93% Traditional cash on cash: 7.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1051 Traditional Rental Income: $1296 Airbnb ROI: 1.93% Traditional ROI: 7.2%
24654 Hazel Rd Sterling, IL 24654 Hazel Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,944 sq.ft.	$265,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1853 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.8%
15721 Lakeside Dr Sterling, IL 15721 Lakeside Dr, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,123 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3177 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.69%

Real Estate investment in Sterling, IL

There are 42 properties for sale in the city of Sterling . The median list price in Sterling is $139,916 and the average price per square foot is $75. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Sterling is 9.00%. The average monthly rental income in Sterling is $2,184.

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

There are 42 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 $2,184.

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Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

1205 Sinnissippi Park Rd

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,620 sq.ft.

$315,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2331

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.11%

2503 Katey Ct #B

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,293 sq.ft.

$155,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.01%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1051

Traditional Rental Income: $1957

Airbnb ROI: -1.01%

Traditional ROI: 7.57%

23663 Hazel Rd

Sterling, IL

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

$255,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.8%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.82%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1051

Traditional Rental Income: $2040

Airbnb ROI: -0.8%

Traditional ROI: 4.82%

1315 7th Ave

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | 744 sq.ft.

$119,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.45%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.15%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1051

Traditional Rental Income: $1346

Airbnb ROI: 2.45%

Traditional ROI: 8.15%

307 W 11th St

Sterling, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,598 sq.ft.

$157,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1051

Traditional Rental Income: $1367

Airbnb ROI: 0.59%

Traditional ROI: 5.11%

1816 Locust St

Sterling, IL

1 beds | 1 baths | 588 sq.ft.

$175,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.9%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.68%

Airbnb Rental Income: $822

Traditional Rental Income: $1292

Airbnb ROI: 0.9%

Traditional ROI: 5.68%

608 2nd Ave

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 2,562 sq.ft.

$349,999

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.94%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2655

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.94%

507 W 12th St

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,413 sq.ft.

$147,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1752

Airbnb ROI: N/A