Whiteside County property record for 5502 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 | $21,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,789 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage Mar 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1013305009 |
| Primary APN | 1013305009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Account Number | 121099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5502 MILL ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-9179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OVER & CAROLUS ADD LOT 5 BLK 6 64300X |
| Legal Subdivision | OVER & CAROLUS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HOPKINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
5502 Mill St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5502 MILL ST, STERLING, IL 61081-9179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SELECT EMPLOYEES CU |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20063471-2006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 5502 MILL ST, STERLING, IL 61081-9179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | HB WILKINSON TITLE COMPANY, HB WILKINSON TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-03008 |
| Name | SELECT EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 66 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5502 MILL ST, STERLING, IL 61081-9179 |
| 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 5502 Mill St was $1,789.
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 | $1,789.00 | $26,818 Land $2,179 Building $24,639 | |
| 2024 | $80,454 Land $6,537 Building $73,917 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5502 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 5502 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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