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 #A Sterling, IL Welcome to Cottage Acres, a desirable 55+ community! You'll love this updated 2-bedroom, ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,054 sq.ft.	$159,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1941 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.45%
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.	$290,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1885 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.68%
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%
3900 Pine Hill Road Sterling, IL High quality 2 x 6 construction home built on 2 acres. Copious amounts of space and conven...	5 beds \| 6 baths \| 5,600 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $6801 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.45%
1411 1st Avenue Sterling, IL Prestigious 5 bedroom home on 1st Avenue. One block south of hospital. Large corner lot wi...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,074 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4265 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.29%
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%
910 W 19th Street Sterling, IL Don't miss this nicely updated, hard to find, 5 bedroom home in Sterling!! This home feat...	5 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,770 sq.ft.	$169,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1994 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.05%
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%
607 Greenridge Drive Sterling, IL Spacious Quad Level home on double corner lot in popular Greenridge subdivision. New roof ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,526 sq.ft.	$280,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3212 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.29%
28902 Carriage Drive Sterling, IL Welcome to 28902 Carriage Dr - a beautifully maintained ranch home offering comfort, quali...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,286 sq.ft.	$209,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2187 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.03%
1735 Griswold Avenue Sterling, IL Welcome to this well-maintained, clean, and low-maintenance home featuring 2 bedrooms and ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,524 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.02% Traditional cash on cash: 8.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1212 Traditional Rental Income: $1876 Airbnb ROI: 2.02% Traditional ROI: 8.02%
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: 5.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1212 Traditional Rental Income: $926 Airbnb ROI: 4.68% Traditional ROI: 5.62%
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%

Real Estate investment in Sterling, IL

There are 17 properties for sale in the city of Sterling . The median list price in Sterling is $169,900 and the average price per square foot is $94. In December 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Sterling is 11.00%. The average monthly rental income in Sterling is $2,286.

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

There are 17 investment properties available for sale in Sterling.

In 2025, 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

807 Village Lane #A

Sterling, IL

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

$159,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1941

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 10.45%

1905 E 23rd Street

Sterling, IL

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

$290,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.68%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1885

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.68%

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%

3900 Pine Hill Road

Sterling, IL

5 beds | 6 baths | 5,600 sq.ft.

$550,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $6801

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 10.45%

1411 1st Avenue

Sterling, IL

5 beds | 4 baths | 3,074 sq.ft.

$275,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 11.29%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4265

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 11.29%

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%

910 W 19th Street

Sterling, IL

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

$169,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1994

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 9.05%

1408 Avenue D

Sterling, IL

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