Rice County property record for 1340 Ave U, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 9.7 acres (422,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $396 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 220-14000 |
| Primary APN | 220-14000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 422,532 sqft (9.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 444 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 15 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R7690 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1340 AVENUE U |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-8838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S18, T21, R08, ACRES 9.7, N2 NW4 LESS R/W |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 21S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3388 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
1340 Ave U, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1340 AVENUE U, STERLING, KS 67579-8838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 180 / 220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1340 Ave U was $396.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Unified School District | Sterling Unified School District 376 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,634 Land $1,443 Building $1,191 | $18,130 Land $8,620 Building $9,510 | |
| 2025 | $396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,953 Land $8,293 Building $660 | $35,510 Land $30,560 Building $4,950 | |
| 2022 | $1,210.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1340 Ave U in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1340 Ave U is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| LR Communications Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| IdeaTek Fixed Wireless | 50 / 5 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Brightspeed DSL | 10 / 1 |
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