Rice County property record for 208 E Main St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.384 acres (16,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,050 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-2008900 |
| Primary APN | 009-2008900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Basement Area | 801 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,720 sqft (0.384 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 E MAIN ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE), LOTS 102 104 106 108 110 ON MA IN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 102,104 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 E MAIN ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 181 / 215 |
| 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 | $25,132 (+9.27%) Land $1,265 Building $23,867 | $218,540 (+9.28%) Land $11,000 Building $207,540 | |
| 2025 | $4,050.00 (+15.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,999 Land $1,265 Building $21,734 | $199,990 Land $11,000 Building $188,990 | |
| 2022 | $3,508.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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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.
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 | 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.
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