61081 Sterling
240 active listings out of 8.8K total properties we track in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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- Tracked
- 8.8K
- Active
- 240
- Median list
- $158K
- Sales (12mo)
- 295
- Tracked
- 8.8K
- Active
- 240
- Median list
- $158K
- Sales (12mo)
- 295
- Tracked
- 8.8K
- Active
- 240
- Median list
- $158K
- Sales (12mo)
- 295
- Tracked
- 8.8K
- Active
- 240
- Median list
- $158K
- Sales (12mo)
- 295
- Tracked
- 8.8K
- Active
- 240
- Median list
- $158K
- Sales (12mo)
- 295
Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 240 currently-active listings in ZIP 61081. Full dataset covers 8.8K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
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GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/zip/61081
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY{
"zip": "61081",
"total_tracked": 8837,
"active": 240,
"median_list": 158000
}Nearby ZIP codes
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ZIP 61081 · Sterling, IL real estate: market summary
As of November 2026, Straply tracks 8,837 homes in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL), with 240 active for sale at a median list price of $158,000 (~$109/sq ft). Notably, home prices are climbing — the median sale price is up 22% year over year.
- Median list price
- $158,000
- Median $/sq ft
- $109
- Active listings
- 240
- Median sale price
- $142,000 (+22% YoY)
- Properties tracked
- 8,837
Frequently asked: ZIP 61081 · Sterling, IL real estate
What is the median home price in ZIP 61081?
The median list price in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) is $158,000 (about $109 per square foot), based on 240 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.
What price range are homes in ZIP 61081?
Active listings in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) concentrate in: 85% under $300k and 9% $300k–$500k.
Are home prices in ZIP 61081 going up or down?
The median sale price is $142,000, up 22% year over year. Straply tracked 295 sales here over the past 12 months.
How many homes are for sale in ZIP 61081?
Straply is tracking 240 active listings in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) out of 8,837 properties on record as of November 2026.
How old are the homes in ZIP 61081?
Most homes in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) were built in the 1950s. About 15% were built after 1980, while 33% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2026.
What types of homes are in ZIP 61081?
ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) is mostly single-family homes (77% of listings). Also common: multi-family homes 8%, other 8%.
How many bedrooms do homes in ZIP 61081 typically have?
The most common size in ZIP 61081 (Sterling, IL) is 3 bd.
What areas are near ZIP 61081?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Rock Falls 61071, Harmon 61042, Woosung 61091, Dixon 61021.
Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.