Rice County property record for 405 E Monroe St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $350 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-6001800 |
| Primary APN | 009-6001800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 009-6001800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 405 E MONROE ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE), E75' LOTS 24 26 28 4TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,26 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of August 14, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 S AVENUE A, STERLING, KS 67579-3300 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000158257 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,499 Land $999 Building $1,500 | $21,730 Land $8,690 Building $13,040 | |
| 2022 | $350.00 |
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.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 401 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 |
| LR Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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