1607 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 1607 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$1,235 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale
May 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1122264005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1122264005
Alternative APNs
  • 105800
  • 116411

Exterior

Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number116411
Street Address1607 E 4TH ST
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-2920
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionEAST OF BROADWAY W 50' LOT 12 & N 1/2 W 50' LOT 11 BLK 25 74000X
Legal SubdivisionEAST OF BROADWAY
Legal Block25
Legal Lot Number11-12
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group3
Census Block3037
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3602 15TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-4012
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 5, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 8, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 13, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20204765
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateAug 5, 2020
Property Address1607 E 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2920
Document Number0000004765
Instrument DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument4765
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$45.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address202 17TH AVE STERLING IL 610812947, STERLING, IL 61081-2947

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateMay 8, 2017
Property Address1607 E 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2920
Document Number0000002586
Instrument DateMay 1, 2017
Instrument2586
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address202 17TH AVE STERLING IL 610812947, STERLING, IL 61081-2947

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside County
County SubdivisionSterling Township
MunicipalitySterling City
Unified School DistrictSterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,235.00$12,162 Land $1,175 Building $10,987
2024$36,486 Land $3,525 Building $32,961

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1984)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1984 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-STERLING
private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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