Whiteside County property record for 2208 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,682 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.936 acres (40,788 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,595 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1116428003 |
| Primary APN | 1116428003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,682 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Basement Area | 1,788 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 40,788 sqft (0.936 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 396 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Account Number | 116737 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2208 5TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-1371 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH PARK SUBD LOT 3 BLK B 441100X |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
2208 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2208 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-1371 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2208 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-1371 |
| Document Number | 0000005340 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-05340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | N10591 STATE HIGHWAY 73, GREENWOOD, WI 54437-8376 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2208 5th Ave was $6,595.
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 | $6,595.00 | $70,938 Land $7,917 Building $63,021 | |
| 2024 | $212,814 Land $23,751 Building $189,063 | ||
| 2022 | $3,166.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $59,974 Land $6,693 Building $53,281 | $179,922 Land $20,079 Building $159,843 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2208 5th 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.
Wildfire risk around 2208 5th 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 131 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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