Whiteside County property record for 203 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,770 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,247 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121482008 |
| Primary APN | 1121482008 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,770 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 122924 |
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| Street Address | 203 3RD AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3915 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY LT 8 BLK 37 138200X |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY IN THERCITY OF STERLING |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2078 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
203 3rd Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2024.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1928 HIDDEN SEES DR, DIXON, IL 61021 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024821 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 203 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3915 |
| Document Number | 0000000821 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00821 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1928 HIDDEN SHORES DR, DIXON, IL 61021-8012 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 3rd Ave was $5,247.
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 | $5,247.00 | $51,662 Land $5,889 Building $45,773 | |
| 2024 | $154,986 Land $17,667 Building $137,319 | ||
| 2022 | $975.00 | $9,133 Land $5,889 Building $3,244 | $27,399 Land $17,667 Building $9,732 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 203 3rd 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.
The area around 203 3rd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 250 / 50 |
May also be available: Surf Internet, Verizon.
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