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    Renovated Storefront Near Downtown
    Updated: Oct 16, 2025
    Renovated Storefront Near Downtown

    508 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL

    $124,900
    1,251 sqft · 0.15 AC lot
    Newly renovated commercial storefront, ready for immediate operation or lease.
    High traffic count location near downtown.
    Newly resurfaced parking lot with storefront parking.
    New exterior paint and steel roofing.
    Refreshed interior with open concept.
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    508 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL

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    • Est. Cap Rate

      8.3%
      Above avg (5.9%)

    • Est. NOI

      $10K
      Annual

    • Price @ 7% Cap

      $149K
      Above asking

    • Last Sold

      Aug 2025
      $45K
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    Turnkey Bar and Grill with Patio
    Updated: Jun 4
    Turnkey Bar and Grill with Patio

    707 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081

    $799,000
    2.52 AC lot
    1981‑built commercial bar and grill with central air and multiple comfort systems including five furnaces and 2 mini‑split units
    Fully equipped commercial kitchen with walk‑in cooler and freezer, 18' hood system, multiple fryers, griddle, broiler, prep refrigeration, and stainless work areas
    Includes gaming room with multiple gaming machines and pool tables, plus main dining area with booths, tables, and bar seating
    Large outdoor patio approx. 29' x 35', and fireplace in the main seating area
    Liquor room, office/camera room, employee restroom, jukebox, and basement storage with sump pumps
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    Heated Storage-Manufacturing Building
    Heated Storage-Manufacturing Building

    1801 Griswold Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

    $795,000
    5.35 AC lot

    Includes heated storage-manufacturing space, office/work room area, and a fenced site on a COMMR-zoned property.

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    Updated Commercial Property in Sterling
    Updated Commercial Property in Sterling

    407 East Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

    $530,000
    0.76 AC lot

    Updated commercial property for sale or lease in Sterling, IL.

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    Downtown Sterling Class A Office
    Downtown Sterling Class A Office

    403 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL

    $1,650,000
    13,000 sqft · 0.62 AC lot

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

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    Turnkey Bar and Grill Restaurant
    Turnkey Bar and Grill Restaurant

    707 Freeport Road, Sterling, IL 61081

    $799,000

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

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    Assisted Living Facility with Courtyard
    Assisted Living Facility with Courtyard

    2601 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081

    $950,000
    100,188 sqft

    Large assisted living property with sprinklered fire protection, commercial kitchen, and fenced courtyard for institutional or healthcare use.

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    Sterling Office Building For Sale
    Sterling Office Building For Sale

    403 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

    $1,650,000

    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

    $200,000
    3,925 sqft · 1.74 AC lot

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

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    Commercial Land in Sterling, Illinois
    Commercial Land in Sterling, Illinois

    E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

    $295,000
    2.00 AC lot

    Approximately 2 acres of commercial land in Sterling, Illinois.

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    Sterling Commercial Land Opportunity
    Sterling Commercial Land Opportunity

    2612 W Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL 61081

    $355,000
    4,236 sqft · 4.00 AC lot

    4 acre commercial land suitable for various business ventures.

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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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    Commercial Land on Highway 2
    Commercial Land on Highway 2

    3913 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL

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    4.17 AC lot

    Commercial land with high visibility on Sterling's primary retail corridor.

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    Based on your search, we've compiled 76 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 13 Active listings in Sterling, IL, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 59 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads

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    Multi-Use Commercial Building
    Multi-Use Commercial Building

    534 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021

    $179,000
    3.50 AC lot

    Versatile building with office, retail, and restaurant-ready spaces plus strong Route 2 visibility.

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    Commercial Land with Street Frontage
    Commercial Land with Street Frontage

    W 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071

    $39,000
    0.68 AC lot

    Vacant commercial land in Rock Falls with approximately 300 feet of frontage along W 2nd Street for business use.

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    Rock Falls Mixed-Use Building
    Rock Falls Mixed-Use Building

    110 W 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071

    $265,000
    0.06 AC lot

    Mixed-use property with restaurant and apartments in Rock Falls.

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    9 Acres Land in Dixon
    9 Acres Land in Dixon

    Plum Hollow Court, Dixon, IL 61021

    $87,500
    9.12 AC lot

    9+ acre tract near Dixon, IL, partially cleared, utilities nearby.

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    408 4th St
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    408 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-3745

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    0.07 AC lot
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    311 1st Ave
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    311 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081-3601

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    1202 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-2824

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    1102 4th St
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    1102 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-2822

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    1203 4th St
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    1203 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-3114

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    2218 4th St
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    2218 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-3046

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    2705 Ave E Ave, Sterling, IL 61081-9016

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    2 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081-3615

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    8 3rd St
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    8 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081-3615

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    2907 Locust St
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    2907 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081-9501

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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 13 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 122,600 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $3,279,900.

    Sale prices for business properties in Sterling, IL start at $124,900, averaging $655,980, and reaching up to $1,650,000 — 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 $708.1K

    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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