Rice County property record for 1985 Ave U, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 5.6 acres (243,936 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,044 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-3750 |
| Primary APN | 230-3750 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,047 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Basement Area | 866 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 578 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 243,936 sqft (5.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1,596 sqft |
| Utility Building | 3,180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R9196 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1985 AVENUE U |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-8861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S07, T21, R07, ACRES 5.6, TR COM 30'N & 615'W SE COR SEC TH W555' N433' E555' S433' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 07W |
| Legal Township | 21S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3203 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
1985 Ave U, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1985 AVENUE U, STERLING, KS 67579-8861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 178 / 424 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0178000424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1985 Ave U was $2,044.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice County |
| County Subdivision | West Washington Township |
| Unified School District | Sterling Unified School District 376 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,785 Land $1,023 Building $14,762 | $124,230 Land $6,800 Building $117,430 | |
| 2025 | $2,044.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,369 Land $952 Building $13,417 | $111,470 Land $5,640 Building $105,830 | |
| 2022 | $1,945.00 |
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 1985 Ave U in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 1985 Ave U 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 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| IdeaTek Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| LR Communications Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Brightspeed DSL | 10 / 1 |
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