Whiteside County property record for 1502 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,633 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121231008 |
| Primary APN | 1121231008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 107737 |
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| Street Address | 1502 5TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DL & JW MARTINS ADD N 1/2 LOT 12 BLK 6 368200X |
| Legal Subdivision | DL & JW MARTINS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1502 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1502 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2529 |
| Document Number | 0202101782 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-01782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1502 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2529 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1502 5th Ave was $2,633 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $2,633.00 | $43,674 Land $3,699 Building $39,975 | |
| 2024 | $131,022 Land $11,097 Building $119,925 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1502 5th 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 1502 5th 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 |
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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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