Whiteside County property record for 3602 15th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,282 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.426 acres (18,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1110329003 |
| Primary APN | 1110329003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,282 sqft Building Perimeter |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 997 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 997 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 18,560 sqft (0.426 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Account Number | 122396 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3602 15TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-4012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLONIAL ACRES EST LOT 44 693600X |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL ACRES ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
3602 15th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3602 15TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-4012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222976 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004251 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3602 15TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-4012 |
| Document Number | 0000002976 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 202 17TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000002977 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-02977 |
| Name | SELECT EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3602 15th Ave was $6,624.
Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Unified School District | Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,624.00 | $92,647 Land $6,014 Building $86,633 | |
| 2024 | $277,941 Land $18,042 Building $259,899 |
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 3602 15th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 (2002) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2002 · river or lake flooding |
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 3602 15th 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband, Surf Internet.
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