Rice County property record for 515 E Monroe St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $535 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 009-57002100 |
| Primary APN | 009-57002100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 9 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8632 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 E MONROE ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BECKETT & LUSK BLK W SUBDIV., BLOCK 2W, LOT W2 19 20, W2 19 20 BLK 2W |
| Legal Subdivision | BECKETT & LUSK BLK W SUBDIV. |
| Legal Block | 2W,W |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 S 2ND ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2334 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 177 / 264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Sterling City |
| Unified School District | Sterling Unified School District 376 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,309 (+3.02%) Land $911 Building $2,398 | $28,770 (+3.01%) Land $7,920 Building $20,850 | |
| 2025 | $535.00 (+26.48%) | $3,212 (+20.53%) Land $911 Building $2,301 | $27,930 (+20.54%) Land $7,920 Building $20,010 |
| 2023 | $423.00 (+16.21%) | $2,665 Land $911 Building $1,754 | $23,170 Land $7,920 Building $15,250 |
| 2022 | $364.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk · 1% annual chance, depth under 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF STERLING serves 2,318 people · EPA ID KS2015902 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| LR Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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