Whiteside County property record for 501 E 26th St, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,633 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1116277003 |
| Primary APN | 1116277003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | 103337 |
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| Street Address | 501 E 26TH ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-8960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROLLING MEADOWS SUBD LOT 43 721900X |
| Legal Subdivision | ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1116277003
Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E 26TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-8960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Dec 03, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND STATES BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201906718 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 501 E 26TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-8960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 05, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005647 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-05647 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 03, 2019 |
| Property Address | 501 E 26TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-8960 |
| Document Number | 0000006718 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 501 E 26TH ST STERLING IL 610818960, STERLING, IL 61081-8960 |
| Document Number | 6719 |
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| Date | Dec 03, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6719 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 02, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 501 E 26TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-8960 |
| Document Number | 0000000974 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $127.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 907 W 9TH ST STERLING IL 610812147, STERLING, IL 61081-2147 |
| Document Number | 975 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 975 |
| Name | MIDLAND STATES BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.62% |
Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,633.00 (+4.58%) | $41,773 (+6.23%) Land $7,794 Building $33,979 | |
| 2024 | $3,474.00 | $39,323 Land $7,337 Building $31,986 | $125,319 (+6.23%) Land $23,382 Building $101,937 |
| 2023 | $117,969 Land $22,011 Building $95,958 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 26, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surf Air Wireless Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: JAB Wireless.
Based on FCC filings for 131 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | IL AMERICAN-STERLING private · serves 14,782 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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