308 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 308 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1,337 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$117,500 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,735 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1122313004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1122313004`
Alternative APNs	`112447` `120173`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Building Area	1,337 sqft Building Perimeter
Basement Area	753 sqft
Unfinished Basement	753 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Lot Area	5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	240 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	120173
Street Address	308 7TH AVE
City	STERLING
State	IL
Zip	61081-3717
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WEST OF BROADWAY N 40' LOT 3 BLK 55 154900X
Legal Subdivision	WEST OF BROADWAY
Legal Block	55
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3029
Census Tract	1200

Owner

308 7th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2024.

Source: Whiteside County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	622 HIGH ST, DIXON, IL 61021-1133
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MIDLAND STATES BANK
Dec 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 31, 2021	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20245725
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2022
Property Address	308 7TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3717
Document Number	0000004529
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-04529
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	308 7TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3717

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004530
Date	Jul 27, 2022
Instrument	2022-04530

Lender

Name	MIDLAND STATES BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Dec 1, 2021
Property Address	308 7TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3717
Document Number	0000008463
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	2021-08463
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	807 6TH AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-5408

March 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2021
Property Address	308 7TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3717
Document Number	0202102198
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-02198
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5000 PLANO PKWY, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 308 7th Ave was $3,735.

Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Whiteside County
County Subdivision	Sterling Township
Municipality	Sterling City
Unified School District	Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,735.00	$42,774 Land $4,090 Building $38,684
2024			$128,322 Land $12,270 Building $116,052

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 308 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1985.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019 · 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 Claims	4 (1985)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1985 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 308 7th 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 351 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
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	250 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

Nearby Properties on 7th Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures