Whiteside County property record for 202 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,905 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121484007 |
| Primary APN | 1121484007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 13,905 sqft (0.319 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Account Number | 110004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 202 4TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3917 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY LOTS 5 & 6 & S 3' LOT 4 BLK 35 136200 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2076 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
202 4th Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2020.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3917 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAWRENCE E GASKILL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020643 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 202 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-03244 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2043 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 202 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3917 |
| Document Number | 0000000643 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 205 E 2ND ST STERLING IL 610813931, STERLING, IL 61081-3931 |
| Document Number | 644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 644 |
| Name | LAWRENCE E GASKILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1735 FOREST HILLS DR, DIXON, IL 61021-9196 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 202 4th Ave was $6,093.
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 | $6,093.00 | $59,994 Land $5,457 Building $54,537 | |
| 2024 | $179,982 Land $16,371 Building $163,611 |
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 202 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 202 4th 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.
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 351 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 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 250 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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