Whiteside County property record for 311 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6,345 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,665.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 1121459023 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,345 sqft (0.146 acres) |
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| Depth X Width | 135 ft x 47 ft Depth x Width |
| Account Number | 114514 |
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| Street Address | 311 1ST AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3601 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY SUB BLK 26 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 26 123200X |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1121459023
Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1409 W 4TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3118 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance SAUK VALLEY BANK |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO |
| Oct 01, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STERLING FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 01, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 01, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20254914 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 311 1ST AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005346 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-05346 |
| Name | SAUK VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 311 1ST AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005258 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-05258 |
| Name | SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Property Address | 311 1ST AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3601 |
| Document Number | 0000004914 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-04914 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004915 |
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| Date | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-04915 |
| Name | STERLING FEDERAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,665.00 (-2.59%) | $65,627 (-) Land $15,862 Building $49,765 | |
| 2024 | $6,842.00 | $65,627 Land $15,862 Building $49,765 | $196,881 (-) Land $47,586 Building $149,295 |
| 2023 | $196,881 Land $47,586 Building $149,295 |
311 1st Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Whiteside County (17195C), updated September 26, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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