Rice County property record for 545 E Main St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $492 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-2000200 |
| Primary APN | 009-2000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 E MAIN ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE), S00, T00, R00, BEG NE COR BLK 1 MAIN ST TH S113.5' W48.5' S7' W28.5' N120.5 ' E77' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING ORIGINAL (PEACE) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1325 W US HIGHWAY 56, LYONS, KS 67554-9263 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 179 / 190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0179000190 |
| 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 | $3,018 (+3%) Land $959 Building $2,059 | $26,240 (+2.98%) Land $8,340 Building $17,900 | |
| 2025 | $492.00 (+12.84%) | $2,930 (+6.08%) Land $959 Building $1,971 | $25,480 (+6.08%) Land $8,340 Building $17,140 |
| 2023 | $436.00 (+21.11%) | $2,762 Land $959 Building $1,803 | $24,020 Land $8,340 Building $15,680 |
| 2022 | $360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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 65% of the US · lower than 63% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 37 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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