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503 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 503 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,107 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$84,500 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$3,257 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1121436012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1121436012
Alternative APN
  • 110004

Interior

Building Area2,107 sqft Building Perimeter
Basement Area1,139 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,139 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number110004
Street Address503 5TH AVE
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-3790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWEST OF BROADWAY LOT 8 BLK 14 113900X
Legal SubdivisionWEST BROADWAY
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract1102

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address202 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3917
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 25, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CIVIC FNCL SVCS
Jun 2, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STERLING BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022478
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateJan 25, 2022
Property Address503 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3790
Document Number0000000478
Instrument DateJan 21, 2022
Instrument2022-00478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address202 4TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3917

Mortgage

Document Number0000000479
DateJan 25, 2022
Instrument2022-00479
Lender
NameCIVIC FNCL SVCS
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Property Address503 5TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3790
Document Number0000003098
Instrument DateJun 2, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2018

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4103 EMERSON RD STERLING IL 610818423, STERLING, IL 61081-8423

Mortgage

Document Number0000003098
DateJun 2, 2017
Instrument3098
Lender
NameSTERLING BK
TypeBank
AddressSTERLING, IL 61081
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJun 1, 2027
Interest
Rate5.8%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside County
County SubdivisionSterling Township
MunicipalitySterling City
Unified School DistrictSterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,257.00$32,071 Land $4,872 Building $27,199
2024$96,213 Land $14,616 Building $81,597

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemIL AMERICAN-STERLING
private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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