Rice County property record for 518 E Washington Ave, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,114 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,217 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,774 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-86002200 |
| Primary APN | 009-86002200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,114 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,217 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7952 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 518 E WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | NORTH PINE ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 41 EX W3' |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH PINE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
518 E Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2018.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 E WASHINGTON AVE, STERLING, KS 67579-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 182 / 142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0182000142 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 E Washington Ave was $4,774.
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 | $29,493 (+3%) Land $1,306 Building $28,187 | $256,460 (+3%) Land $11,360 Building $245,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,774.00 | $28,633 Land $1,306 Building $27,327 | $248,990 Land $11,360 Building $237,630 |
| 2023 | $4,272.00 (+9.17%) Additional exemption filed | $26,990 Land $1,306 Building $25,684 | $234,700 Land $11,360 Building $223,340 |
| 2022 | $3,913.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 518 E Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 518 E Washington Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.3% 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 66 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LR Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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