Whiteside County property record for 5500 Mill St, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $451 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1013305008 |
| Primary APN | 1013305008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 250 ft wide |
| Account Number | 121099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5500 MILL ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-9179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OVER & CAROLUS ADD LOT 4 BLK 6 64200X |
| Legal Subdivision | OVER & CAROLUS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HOPKINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
5500 Mill St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5502 MILL ST, STERLING, IL 61081-9179 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20085834-2008 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001322 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | STERLING, IL 61081 |
| Document Number | 0000001322 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-01322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5502 MILL ST, STERLING, IL 61081-9179 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5500 Mill St was $451.
Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County |
| County Subdivision | Hopkins Township |
| Unified School District | Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451.00 | $6,773 Land $2,179 Building $4,594 | |
| 2024 | $20,319 Land $6,537 Building $13,782 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5500 Mill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2002–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5500 Mill St 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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