Rice County property record for 204 E Monroe St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,938 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (19,008 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,531 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-10000900 |
| Primary APN | 009-10000900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,938 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,655 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,304 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,008 sqft (0.436 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 586 sqft |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8561 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 E MONROE ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE), LOTS 30 32 6TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 30,32 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2070 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 112 S 1ST ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2376 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 163 / 380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Sterling City |
| Unified School District | Sterling Unified School District 376 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,055 (+9.27%) Land $1,329 Building $32,726 | $296,130 (+9.27%) Land $11,560 Building $284,570 | |
| 2025 | $5,531.00 (+17.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $31,165 Land $1,329 Building $29,836 | $271,000 Land $11,560 Building $259,440 | |
| 2022 | $4,713.00 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2007–2019) |
| 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 |
|
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF STERLING serves 2,318 people · EPA ID KS2015902 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| LR Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures