Whiteside County property record for 1603 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,900 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,724 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121203003 |
| Primary APN | 1121203003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Account Number | 116526 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1603 3RD AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUMMIT PLACE LOT 4 BLK 1 180900X |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
1603 3rd Ave is owned by a company that bought it in February 2004.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2109 OAK GROVE AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-1074 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5514 / 2004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1603 3rd Ave was $2,724.
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 | $2,724.00 | $26,820 Land $3,301 Building $23,519 | |
| 2024 | $80,460 Land $9,903 Building $70,557 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1603 3rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 1603 3rd Ave 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 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 240 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband.
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