Whiteside County property record for 511 17th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122255005 |
| Primary APN | 1122255005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 7,050 sqft (0.162 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 117066 |
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| Street Address | 511 17TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EAST OF BROADWAY LT 12 BLK 11 62000X |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
511 17th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 17TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 511 17TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2950 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000045 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00045 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 17th Ave was $2,472 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $2,472.00 | $46,793 Land $3,301 Building $43,492 | |
| 2024 | $140,379 Land $9,903 Building $130,476 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 17th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1984 · 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.
The area around 511 17th 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 |
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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 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surf Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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