Whiteside County property record for 1502 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,909 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121201009 |
| Primary APN | 1121201009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,740 sqft (0.247 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | 40436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1502 LOCUST ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DL & JW MARTIN 2 ADD W 179' LOT 8 BLK 3 371600X |
| Legal Subdivision | DL & JW MARTIN 2 ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1502 Locust St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8538 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 1502 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2356 |
| Document Number | 0000004359 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1502 LOCUST ST STERLING IL 610812356, STERLING, IL 61081-2356 |
| Document Number | 0000004359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4359 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.2% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1502 Locust St was $4,909.
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 | $4,909.00 | $54,340 Land $7,209 Building $47,131 | |
| 2024 | $163,020 Land $21,627 Building $141,393 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1502 Locust St 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 Locust St 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 481 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 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband, Verizon.
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