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    503 E 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

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    COMMERCIAL - Sterling, IL

    Property size:
    700 SF
    Lot size:
    0.02 Acres
    Added:
    Jul 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    299
    Last Refresh:
    May 18 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 503 E 3rd Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    COMMR
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    11223530020000
    Size
    700 SF
    Lot size
    0.02 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    3035

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1960
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    1
    Building materials
    Concrete

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    Listing Contact
    Patricia Sword

    Listing agent Patricia Sword License #471002760

    Listing office RE/MAX Sauk Valley 110 E Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL

    Listing date Jul 24, 2025

    MLS# 12429015

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    HighLights

    • Rent of $600/month includes utilities.
    • 700 sq.ft. of office/retail space.
    • Central heating and cooling.
    • Flexible layout with reception, semi‑private, and private office areas.
    • Concrete construction.
    • Located in a building built in 1960.

    Overview

    This commercial space in Sterling, IL, offers 700 sq. ft. suitable for office or retail use. The layout includes a 13'6" x 19' reception area, a 10' x 19' semi-private area, and a 13' x 13' private office. Additionally, there is a 13' x 6' storage/copy area/hallway. The entrance to the office is through a central heating and cooling system. The monthly rent of $600 includes utilities. A shared restroom is available. Street parking is provided.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Brent Martin American ... Insurance Agency Central Heating & Cooling ... HVAC Service Brent Martin Agency Insurance Agency American Family Insurance Financial Advisor

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Sterling
    County
    Whiteside
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -89.6884551
    Latitude
    41.7897065

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - 700 sq. ft. office or retail space for rent.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 503 E 3rd Street Sterling, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Rent of $600/month includes utilities.; 700 sq.ft. of office/retail space.; Central heating and cooling.
    (815) 625-3722
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    Listing Contact
    Patricia Sword
    Real Estate License ID: 471002760
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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