305 E 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 305 E 12th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$107,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$2,723 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
May 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1121277007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1121277007
Alternative APN
  • 108382

Exterior

Lot Area7,250 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number108382
Street Address305 E 12TH ST
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-2421
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLIPES RESUB E 1/2 BLKS 3-4 LOT 13 BLK 3 357800X
Legal SubdivisionLIPES RESUB
Legal Block3-4
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract1101

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1121277007

Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address305 E 12TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2421
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2021Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS
May 29, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 13, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20213576
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateMay 24, 2021
Property Address305 E 12TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2421
Document Number0202103576
Instrument DateMay 11, 2021
Instrument2021-03576
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1111 W 21ST ST, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-2721

Mortgage

Document Number0000003577
DateMay 24, 2021
Instrument2021-03577
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateMay 29, 2018
Property Address305 E 12TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2421
Document Number0000002782
Instrument DateMay 25, 2018
Instrument2782
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address305 E 12TH ST STERLING IL 610812421, STERLING, IL 61081-2421

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside County
County SubdivisionSterling Township
MunicipalitySterling City
Unified School DistrictSterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,723.00$44,730 Land $3,699 Building $41,031
2024$134,190 Land $11,097 Building $123,093

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 26, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Surf Air Wireless
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
JAB Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 640 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-STERLING
private · serves 14,782 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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