Whiteside County property record for 1606 E 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,615 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,417 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122255008 |
| Primary APN | 1122255008 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,615 sqft (0.106 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 70.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 120505 |
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| Street Address | 1606 E 5TH ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EAST OF BROADWAY E 70 1/2' LOT 6 & E 70 1/2' OF S 15' LOT 5 BLK 11 61600X |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1122255008
Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1606 E 5TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20141174 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,417.00 (+6.57%) | $34,797 (+6.23%) Land $2,337 Building $32,460 | |
| 2024 | $2,268.00 Additional exemption filed | $32,756 Land $2,200 Building $30,556 | $104,391 (+6.23%) Land $7,011 Building $97,380 |
| 2023 | $98,268 Land $6,600 Building $91,668 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whiteside County (17195C), as of September 26, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 171950013003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surf Air Wireless Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| JAB Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 527 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL1955040, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | IL AMERICAN-STERLING private · serves 14,782 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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