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6 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 6 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.293 acres (12,780 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,180 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Sale
Apr 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1121451013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1121451013
Alternative APN
  • 102484

Exterior

Lot Area12,780 sqft (0.293 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 90 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number102484
Street Address6 W 5TH ST
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-3515
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionWALLACE ADDITION LOT 8 & E 1/2 LOT 7 BLK 18 236100X
Legal SubdivisionWALLACE ADDITION
Legal Block18
Legal Lot Number7-8
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract1102

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address501 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3542
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 28, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 29, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 19, 2018
Transfer Doc0201902109
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateOct 28, 2019
Property Address6 W 5TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081
Document Number0000005940
Instrument DateOct 23, 2019
Instrument5940
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 8, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address501 LOCUST ST STERLING IL 610813542, STERLING, IL 61081-3542

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateApr 29, 2019
Property Address6 W 5TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081
Document Number0000002109
Instrument DateNov 19, 2018
Instrument2109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1407 HERITAGE LN STERLING IL 610814017, STERLING, IL 61081-4017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside County
County SubdivisionSterling Township
MunicipalitySterling City
Unified School DistrictSterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,180.00 (-2.6%)$31,316 (-) Land $13,088 Building $18,228
2024$3,265.00$31,316 Land $13,088 Building $18,228$93,948 (-) Land $39,264 Building $54,684
2023$93,948 Land $39,264 Building $54,684

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-STERLING
private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless		250 / 50

May also be available: Surf Internet, Verizon.

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