407 1/2 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 407 1/2 W 8th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.098 acres (4,260 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$83,500 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,772 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1121331002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1121331002`
Alternative APN	`102504`

Exterior

Lot Area	4,260 sqft (0.098 acres)
Lot Dimensions	142 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	102504
Street Address	407 1/2 W 8TH ST
City	STERLING
State	IL
Zip	61081-3449
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WALLACE ADDITION W 1/2 LOT 4 BLK 35 252600X
Legal Subdivision	WALLACE ADDITION
Legal Block	35
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	1102

Owner

407 1/2 W 8th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.

Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1300 SINNISSIPPI PARK RD, STERLING, IL 61081-4127
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 30, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20217864
Last Transfer Date	Jun 11, 2025
Transfer Doc	0000003119
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2021
Property Address	407 1/2 W 8TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3449
Document Number	0202107864
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-07864
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 1, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1300 SINNISSIPPI PARK RD, STERLING, IL 61081-4127

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 407 1/2 W 8th St was $1,772.

Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Whiteside County
County Subdivision	Sterling Township
Municipality	Sterling City
Unified School District	Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,772.00	$17,449 Land $1,555 Building $15,894
2024			$52,347 Land $4,665 Building $47,682

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 407 1/2 W 8th St 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

The area around 407 1/2 W 8th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 555 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	250 / 50