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    Bar and Grill with Patio
    Updated: Jun 4
    Bar and Grill with Patio

    707 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081

    $799,000
    2.52 AC lot
    2.52‑acre bar and grill property built in 1981
    Outdoor patio measures approximately 29' x 35'
    Commercial kitchen with approximately 18 foot hood system
    Gaming room with gaming machines and pool tables
    Approximately 50+ parking spaces
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    Flex Space with Fenced Site
    Updated: Nov 17, 2025
    Flex Space with Fenced Site

    1801 Griswold Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

    $795,000
    5.35 AC lot
    5.35‑acre commercial site at 1801 Griswold Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
    3,220 SF of office and workroom space
    7,560 SF of heated storage‑manufacturing space
    10' concrete floors and 12' door
    Main roof replaced in 2021
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    Downtown Retail Building with Vacancy
    Downtown Retail Building with Vacancy

    317 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

    $72,900
    0.10 AC lot

    Retail building includes approximately 2,100 sq. ft. main-floor space on each side, with the north side vacant.

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    Nursery and Garden Center Property
    Nursery and Garden Center Property

    1706 E 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

    $175,000
    1.00 AC lot

    Commercial site with display windows, greenhouse space, storage areas, and specialized cooling equipment.

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    Commercial Land with Retail Frontage
    Commercial Land with Retail Frontage

    E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

    $295,000
    2.00 AC lot

    Flat commercial parcel positioned in Sterling’s east retail district with frontage along East Lincolnway.

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    Multi-Unit Office Building
    Multi-Unit Office Building

    2605-2607 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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    30,240 sqft

    Two office buildings totaling 30,240 SF, offered for sale with a stated 9.00% cap rate.

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    Downtown Sterling Class A Office
    Downtown Sterling Class A Office

    403 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL

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    13,000 sqft 0.62 AC lot

    Class A office building in downtown Sterling, Illinois for sale.

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    Downtown Retail Building Opportunity
    Downtown Retail Building Opportunity

    224 East 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

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    6,400 sqft

    Two-parcel retail property totaling about 6,400 SF, with interior opened up for flexible floor plan options.

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    Drive-Through Restaurant Building
    Drive-Through Restaurant Building

    3210 W 4th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

    $399,900

    Drive-thru restaurant building with a fully equipped kitchen, spacious dining area, bar, buffet setup, and designated restrooms.

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    Sterling Office Building For Sale
    Sterling Office Building For Sale

    403 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

    $1,495,000

    Office building for sale in Sterling, Illinois.

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    Versatile Commercial Property on Acreage
    Versatile Commercial Property on Acreage

    1706 E 5th Street, Sterling, IL 61081

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    3,925 sqft 1.74 AC lot

    Commercially zoned property suitable for retail, office, or garden center.

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    Flex Space with Heated Storage
    Flex Space with Heated Storage

    1801 Griswold Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

    $795,000

    Fenced commercial property combines office, workroom, and heated storage-manufacturing areas within a substantial industrial building.

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    Turnkey Bar and Grill Restaurant
    Turnkey Bar and Grill Restaurant

    707 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081

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    Turnkey bar and grill setup with a fully equipped kitchen, gaming room, and large outdoor patio.

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    Street-Level Retail Storefront
    Street-Level Retail Storefront

    317 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

    $72,900

    For sale retail storefront located at 317 1st Avenue in Sterling, Illinois.

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    Sterling Commercial Land Opportunity
    Sterling Commercial Land Opportunity

    2612 W Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL 61081

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    4,236 sqft 4.00 AC lot

    4 acre commercial land suitable for various business ventures.

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    Pad-Ready Retail Outparcel
    Pad-Ready Retail Outparcel

    3913 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

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    Pad-ready outlot with prominent frontage as an outparcel to Blain's Farm & Fleet.

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    Corner Lot Brick Office Building
    Corner Lot Brick Office Building

    323 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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    Brick office building with full basement space and two half bathrooms, featuring newer A/C and a roof under 10 years old.

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    Flex Warehouse with Overhead Doors
    Flex Warehouse with Overhead Doors

    23285 Mathew Road, Sterling, IL 61081

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    Adaptable flex space with overhead doors, warehouse area, and a dedicated display area.

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    Retail and Apartment Building
    Retail and Apartment Building

    408 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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    Two commercial storefronts with eight apartments above, including two studios and four one-bedrooms.

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    Mixed-Use Retail and Apartment
    Mixed-Use Retail and Apartment

    412 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

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    Property offers two storefronts with four apartment units above a large attached four-car garage.

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    Prime Acreage on Lincoln Highway
    Prime Acreage on Lincoln Highway

    3820 Lincoln Hwy, Sterling, IL 61081

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    1.00 AC lot

    One acre commercial land with high traffic and visibility.

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    408 4th St
    COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)

    408 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-3745

    $60,000
    Estimated value
    0.07 AC lot
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    311 1st Ave
    COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)

    311 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081-3601

    $260,000
    Estimated value
    0.15 AC lot
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    1202 4th St
    COMMERCIAL (GENERAL)

    1202 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-2824

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    Sterling, IL Commercial Real Estate Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore 72 commercial real estate for sale in Sterling, IL, showcased through 21 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 57,801 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $4,899,700.

    Sale prices for business properties in Sterling, IL start at $72,900, averaging $544,411, and reaching up to $1,495,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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    Demographics Overview

    Population 21K
    Population Growth (5Y) -1.0%
    Median Household Income $60,854
    College Educated 28.4%

    High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

    Identify Sterling submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

    Neighborhood Average Price
    61081 $554.6K

    Taxes & Financing

    Tax Rate (average for all types) 8.58%
    Tax Rate vs County Average 0.04 pp below county avg
    Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

    Listings Trend

    New vs delisted commercial listings in Whiteside County

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