503 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 503 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2,120 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.143 acres (6,210 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,934 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Transfer Nov 2022 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1121434009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1121434009`
Alternative APN	`114141`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Building Area	2,120 sqft Building Perimeter
Basement Area	995 sqft
Unfinished Basement	995 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Lot Area	6,210 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 46 ft wide
Garage Area	943 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	114141
Street Address	503 3RD AVE
City	STERLING
State	IL
Zip	61081-3646
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WEST OF BROADWAY LOT 8 (EX S 4') BLK 12 111500X
Legal Subdivision	WEST OF BROADWAY
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2046
Census Tract	1102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 28, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Nov 28, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 12, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 22, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 22, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 7, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Oct 3, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Nov 14, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000000196
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Nov 28, 2022
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000007085
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-07085
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Nov 28, 2022
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000007077
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-07077
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	615 W 11TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2267

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2023
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000000196
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	2023-00196
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	615 W 11TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2267

December 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2022
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000007606
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-07606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	615 W 11TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-2267

December 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2022
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000007605
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-07605
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2022
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000005469
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-05469
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1617 GOLFVIEW CT, ERIE, IL 61250-9709

October 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Oct 3, 2022
Property Address	503 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3646
Document Number	0000005985
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-05985
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1617 GOLFVIEW CT, ERIE, IL 61250-9709

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$1,934.00 (-14.5%)	$25,049 (+18.28%) Land $3,699 Building $21,350
2024			$75,147 (+18.28%) Land $11,097 Building $64,050
2022	$2,262.00 Additional exemption filed	$21,178 Land $3,128 Building $18,050	$63,534 Land $9,384 Building $54,150

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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 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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