Rice County property record for 227 N 3rd St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,804 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.808 acres (35,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,474 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-61000700 |
| Primary APN | 009-61000700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,804 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,804 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,200 sqft (0.808 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 415 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7987 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 N 3RD ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | FRANK LAWHEADS SUBD BLK 1, S0, T0, R00, BLOCK 1, LOT 12 - 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANK LAWHEADS SUBD BLK 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-15 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
227 N 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 N 3RD ST, STERLING, KS 67579-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 185 / 71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 N 3rd St was $5,474.
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 | $33,712 Land $1,839 Building $31,873 | $293,150 Land $15,990 Building $277,160 | |
| 2025 | $5,474.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,851 Land $1,839 Building $29,012 | $268,270 Land $15,990 Building $252,280 | |
| 2022 | $4,882.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 227 N 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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.
Wildfire risk around 227 N 3rd St 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 97.4% 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.
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