Rice County property record for 321 S 4th St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,672 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,927 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 009-6000100 |
| Primary APN | 009-6000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,672 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 990 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8673 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 321 S 4TH ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE), LOTS 5 7 4TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,7 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
321 S 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 S 4TH ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 170 / 542 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 321 S 4th St was $1,927.
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 | $12,346 Land $639 Building $11,707 | $107,360 Land $5,560 Building $101,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,927.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,298 Land $639 Building $10,659 | $98,250 Land $5,560 Building $92,690 | |
| 2022 | $1,573.00 |
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 321 S 4th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
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 risk around 321 S 4th St is low, with 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 50 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LR Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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