Rice County property record for 303 E Main St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,315 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.307 acres (13,376 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,500 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-2003500 |
| Primary APN | 009-2003500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 697 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 697 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,376 sqft (0.307 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8546 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 303 E MAIN ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE), LOTS 77 79 81 83 MAIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 77,79 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| 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 | 303 E MAIN ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 177 / 856 |
| 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 | $30,688 (+27.45%) Land $1,148 Building $29,540 | $266,850 (+27.45%) Land $9,980 Building $256,870 | |
| 2025 | $4,973.00 (+36.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,078 Land $1,148 Building $22,930 | $209,370 Land $9,980 Building $199,390 | |
| 2022 | $3,641.00 |
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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