Whiteside County property record for 311 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121480011 |
| Primary APN | 1121480011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.098 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Account Number | 53702 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 311 5TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY E 85' LOT 12 BLK 30 130701X |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2070 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
311 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20083963-2008 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 311 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00657 |
| Name | SAUK VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 311 5th Ave was $2,355.
Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,355.00 | $29,194 Land $4,090 Building $25,104 | |
| 2024 | $87,582 Land $12,270 Building $75,312 |
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 311 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 311 5th Ave 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 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| 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.
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.
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