601 Dillon Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 601 Dillon Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.908 acres (39,552 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$36,500 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill	$282 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1120327021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1120327021`
Alternative APNs	`124174` `115960` `96341`

Exterior

Lot Area	39,552 sqft (0.908 acres)
Lot Dimensions	309 ft deep x 128 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	124174
Street Address	601 DILLON AVE
City	STERLING
State	IL
Zip	61081-3137
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PITNEY RESUB SUB LT 5 LT M-1 208000X
Legal Subdivision	PITNEY RESUB
Legal Lot Number	M-1
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2031
Census Tract	1000

Owner

601 Dillon Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2026.

Source: Whiteside County records, as of July 1, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	610 AVENUE A, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-1736
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20125200
Last Transfer Date	Mar 19, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000001328
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2026
Property Address	601 DILLON AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3137
Document Number	0000001328
Instrument Date	Mar 19, 2026
Instrument	2026-01328
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	610 AVENUE A, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-1736

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Dillon Ave was $282, down 61.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Whiteside County
County Subdivision	Sterling Township
Municipality	Sterling City
Unified School District	Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$282.00 (-61.21%)	$13,785 (+6.23%) Land $2,337 Building $11,448
2024	$727.00	$12,977 Land $2,200 Building $10,777	$41,355 (+6.23%) Land $7,011 Building $34,344
2023			$38,931 Land $6,600 Building $32,331

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 Dillon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 601 Dillon 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	IL AMERICAN-STERLING private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Surf Internet Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 20