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
1310 Gregden Shores Drive Sterling, IL RIVER PROPERTY - PRICELESS PANORAMIC VIEW when you step into the unexpected openness of th...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,212 sq.ft.	$420,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3615 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.31%
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%
24049 Hillcrest Drive Sterling, IL Back on the market! Don't miss this second chance to make this house your home. Completely...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,144 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2733 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.5%
17421 Timber Drive Sterling, IL Tucked away in this gorgeous, wooded setting, you'll find this beautiful family home! Eve...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,365 sq.ft.	$395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3563 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.37%
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.	$569,387	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $6801 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.06%
4404 Emerson Road Sterling, IL Nicely remodeled 4 bed, 2 bath home. Great edge of town location on just over 1 acre. Part...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,872 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2868 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.18%
21631 HOOVER Road Sterling, IL Escape to your very own forest retreat with this 1,895 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,895 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2860 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.64%
3405 16th Sterling, IL This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath brick ranch home is in Sterling and is in a great location! A ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,804 sq.ft.	$208,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2643 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.28%
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%
1202 E LeFevre Sterling, IL Welcome home to this move in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch featuring main floor laundr...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$129,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 11.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1967 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 11.71%
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%
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.	$459,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2979 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.64%
2208 4th Avenue Sterling, IL Move-in ready brick ranch on a corner lot in an excellent location near schools! This 3 be...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,025 sq.ft.	$300,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2834 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.55%
509 W 14th Sterling, IL This amazingly lovely brick cape cod in the center of Sterling is ready to be your home. T...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 970 sq.ft.	$230,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2092 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.75%
411 W 13th Street Sterling, IL Beautifully maintained two story home offering four bedrooms and three full and two half b...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,938 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4121 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.48%

Real Estate investment in Sterling, IL

There are 21 properties for sale in the city of Sterling . The median list price in Sterling is $150,950 and the average price per square foot is $78. In October 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Sterling is 13.00%. The average monthly rental income in Sterling is $2,480.

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

There are 21 investment properties available for sale in Sterling.

In 2025, 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 $2,480.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Sterling, IL

1310 Gregden Shores Drive

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,212 sq.ft.

$420,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.31%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3615

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.31%

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%

24049 Hillcrest Drive

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,144 sq.ft.

$335,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.5%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2733

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.5%

17421 Timber Drive

Sterling, IL

5 beds | 3 baths | 3,365 sq.ft.

$395,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.37%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3563

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.37%

3900 Pine Hill Road

Sterling, IL

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

$569,387

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $6801

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 10.06%

4404 Emerson Road

Sterling, IL

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,872 sq.ft.

$225,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 11.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2868

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 11.18%

21631 HOOVER Road

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,895 sq.ft.

$199,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.64%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2860

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 10.64%

3405 16th

Sterling, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,804 sq.ft.

$208,500

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 10.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2643

Airbnb ROI: N/A