Whiteside County property record for 408 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,806 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121439004 |
| Primary APN | 1121439004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Basement Area | 831 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 831 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Lot Area | 4,725 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Account Number | 111907 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 408 4TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY S 35 LOT 3 BLK 19 119000X |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
408 4th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218615 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 408 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3751 |
| Document Number | 0000003306 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-03306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3751 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 408 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3751 |
| Document Number | 0000008615 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08615 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2551 WOODLEY RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36111-2847 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 4th Ave was $2,299.
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 | $2,299.00 | $28,635 Land $3,699 Building $24,936 | |
| 2024 | $85,905 Land $11,097 Building $74,808 |
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 408 4th 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.
The area around 408 4th Ave 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.
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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 250 / 50 |
May also be available: Surf Internet, Verizon.
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