Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Sterling, IL

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Explore a variety of short-term homes & houses in Sterling, IL. Invest wisely with VRBO & Sterling, IL Airbnb properties available for purchase. Find your ideal investment property among our curated listings for a rewarding real estate venture.

Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
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 Dr 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.	$112,900	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%
412 W 9th St Sterling, IL Modern updates meet historic charm at 412 W 9th St in Sterling. The updated kitchen and 1....	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 2,176 sq.ft.	$259,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2770 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.35%
17619 Grandview Dr Sterling, IL Peaceful 9.35 Acre Estate. Custom, quality built in 1999, this ALL BRICK ranch with a walk...	4 beds \| 3 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 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%
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%
802 4th St W Sterling, IL 802 4th St W, Sterling, IL 61081 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,732 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2403 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.95%
909 6th Avenue Sterling, IL Take a look at this 1,158 Sq. Ft. home located close to schools, parks and grocery stores....	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,158 sq.ft.	$130,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1716 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.94%
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%
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%

Real Estate investment in Sterling, IL

There are 22 properties for sale in the city of Sterling . The median list price in Sterling is $174,700 and the average price per square foot is $102. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Sterling is 9.00%. The average monthly rental income in Sterling is $2,082.

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

There are 22 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 $2,082.

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Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

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 Dr

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 988 sq.ft.

$112,900

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%

412 W 9th St

Sterling, IL

4 beds | 1 baths | 2,176 sq.ft.

$259,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2770

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 8.35%

17619 Grandview Dr

Sterling, IL

4 beds | 3 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 St

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%

24200 Hillcrest Drive

Sterling, IL

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%

802 4th St W

Sterling, IL

5 beds | 2 baths | 2,732 sq.ft.

$199,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.95%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2403

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 8.95%

909 6th Avenue

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,158 sq.ft.

$130,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.94%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1716

Airbnb ROI: N/A