Whiteside County property record for 2203 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,266 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,726 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $191,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Dec 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1116426021 |
| Primary APN | 1116426021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,266 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Basement Area | 958 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 958 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 21,726 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Account Number | 117245 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2203 4TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-1362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL E 1/2 LT 7 BLK 1 530100X |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
2203 4th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2203 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-1362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 2203 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-1362 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004226 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04226 |
| Name | SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2203 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-1362 |
| Document Number | 0000006394 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-06394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 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 | 1773 HAWTHORNE CT, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446-6204 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000006395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-06395 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2203 4th Ave was $6,259.
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 | $6,259.00 | $67,626 Land $1,973 Building $65,653 | |
| 2024 | $202,878 Land $5,919 Building $196,959 | ||
| 2022 | $4,643.00 Additional exemption filed | $54,461 Land $1,668 Building $52,793 | $163,383 Land $5,004 Building $158,379 |
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 2203 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 2203 4th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 240 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband.
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