Whiteside County property record for 208 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122355004 |
| Primary APN | 1122355004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | 51414 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 7TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY S 10' OF W 50' LOT 2 & W 50' LOT 3 BLK 54 & 20FT VAC ST 153800X |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
208 7th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 7TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007320-2007 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 7th Ave was $1,884.
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 | $1,884.00 | $24,554 Land $2,921 Building $21,633 | |
| 2024 | $73,662 Land $8,763 Building $64,899 |
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 208 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019 · 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 Claims | 4 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 208 7th 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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