1908 21st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 1908 21st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.201 acres (8,775 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$80,000 (Sep 2005)
Tax Bill	$3,889 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1115427012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1115427012`
Alternative APN	`54976`

Exterior

Lot Area	8,775 sqft (0.201 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	54976
Street Address	1908 21ST AVE
City	STERLING
State	IL
Zip	61081-1650
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HEYS 6TH ADDITION LOT 5 677800X
Legal Subdivision	HEYS 6TH ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	1300

Owner

1908 21st Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2005.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2404 SHORELINE HEIGHTS RD, STERLING, IL 61081-9606
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 12, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 12, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 11, 2005
Deed Document Number	20058152-2005
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1908 21st Ave was $3,889.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Whiteside County
County Subdivision	Sterling Township
Municipality	Sterling City
Unified School District	Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,889.00	$38,291 Land $4,289 Building $34,002
2024			$114,873 Land $12,867 Building $102,006

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

FEMA maps place 1908 21st 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

Wildfire risk around 1908 21st 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 344 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 20