Whiteside County property record for 1204 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,942 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121234012 |
| Primary APN | 1121234012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,450 sqft (0.171 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 66141 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1204 4TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E D LEFEVRES 3RD LOT 8 BLK 9 349100X |
| Legal Subdivision | LEFEVRES THIRD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1204 4th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20117530 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 1204 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000002684 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1204 4TH AVE STERLING IL 610812408, STERLING, IL 61081-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000002684 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2684 |
| Name | STERLING BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STERLING, IL 61081 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1204 4th Ave was $2,942.
Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Municipality | Sterling City |
| Unified School District | Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,942.00 | $34,965 Land $3,699 Building $31,266 | |
| 2024 | $104,895 Land $11,097 Building $93,798 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1204 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1204 4th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | IL AMERICAN-STERLING private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 640 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surf Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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