Sterling, IL housing market
In Sterling, IL, 57 homes sold during May 2026 and the typical one went for $159,000. The typical sale took 54 days. There are more buyers than homes for sale. Sellers have the edge.
Over the last 36 months the typical sale price here went from $134,250 to $159,000 — up 18%.
80 homes came on the market during May 2026, and 57 sold.
Every number on this page is from Redfin's published market data for the Sterling, IL area. We do not adjust it, and we say which months it covers.
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Source: Redfin's published market data for the Sterling, IL area, through May 2026. Neighborhood Numbers is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with Redfin.