1201 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 1201 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Square Footage1,404 sqft Building Perimeter
Lot Size4,379 sqft (0.1 acres)
Last Sale$100,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$3,385.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1122336001
Alternative APNs
  • 116557
  • 49007

Interior

Building Area1,404 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area4,379 sqft (0.1 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number116557
Street Address1201 E 4TH ST
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-2823
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionEAST OF BROADWAY W PT LOT 1 & PT LOT 2 BLK 49 89100X
Legal SubdivisionEAST BROADWAY
Legal Block49
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Minor Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4059
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1122336001

Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1408 1ST AVE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-3031
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
STERLING BK
Apr 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
OTHER
Jul 13, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
PEOPLES NAT'L BK/KEWANEE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20234960
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateOct 11, 2023
Property Address1201 E 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2823
Document Number0000004960
Instrument DateOct 06, 2023
Instrument2023-04960
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11331 HOOVER RD, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-8810

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Property Address1201 E 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2823
Document Number0000005309
Instrument DateAug 18, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 07, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address1201 E 4TH ST STERLING IL 610812823, STERLING, IL 61081-2823

Mortgage

Document Number0000005309
DateAug 26, 2020
Instrument5309
Lender
NameSTERLING BK
TypeBank
AddressSTERLING, IL 61081
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueAug 25, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.15%

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateApr 22, 2019
Property Address1201 E 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2823
Document Number0000001949
Instrument DateApr 15, 2019
Instrument1949
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$135.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address550 US HIGHWAY 30 DIXON IL 610218528, DIXON, IL 61021-8528

July 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Property Address1201 E 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2823
Document Number0000004235
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address3209 FREEPORT RD #3 STERLING IL 610818611, 3, STERLING, IL 61081-8611

Mortgage

Document Number0000004235
DateAug 06, 2018
Instrument4235
Lender
NamePEOPLES NAT'L BK/KEWANEE
TypeBank
AddressMANLIUS, IL 61338
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueAug 05, 2025
Interest
Rate6.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside County
County SubdivisionSterling Township
MunicipalitySterling City
Unified School DistrictSterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,385.00 (+5.65%)$33,330 (+11.15%) Land $2,045 Building $31,285
2024$99,990 (+11.15%) Land $6,135 Building $93,855
2022$3,204.00$29,987 Land $2,045 Building $27,942$89,961 Land $6,135 Building $83,826

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