503 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 503 8th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.157 acres (6,850 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$108,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$4,168 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1122306010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1122306010
Alternative APN
  • 89776

Exterior

Lot Area6,850 sqft (0.157 acres)
Lot Dimensions136 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number89776
Street Address503 8TH AVE
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-3828
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHARVEYS ADDITION LOT 8 BLK 61 325200X
Legal SubdivisionHARVEYS ADDITION
Legal Block61
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract1200

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address503 8TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3828
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 26, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20172959
Prior Transfer DateMay 11, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000003480
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateMay 26, 2017
Property Address503 8TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3828
Document Number0000002959
Instrument DateMay 25, 2017
Instrument2959
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2017
Title CompanyNTI TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address503 8TH AVE STERLING IL 610813828, STERLING, IL 61081-3828

Mortgage

Document Number2960
DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument2960
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MTG
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 25, 2047
Interest
Rate4.5%

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$4,168.00$47,042 Land $3,699 Building $43,343
2024$141,126 Land $11,097 Building $130,029

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1985)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1985 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Surf Internet
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless
250 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

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