Rice County property record for 601 E Washington Ave, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,564 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.772 acres (33,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $462,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,426 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-59000600 |
| Primary APN | 009-59000600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 27 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,564 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,620 sqft (0.772 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 20 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R7979 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 E WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-1762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | MOBERLY'S SUBDIVISION BLOCK Y, S0, T0, R0, LOTS 19 20 21 22 BLK Y & S5' V AC WASHINGTON ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MOBERLY'S SUBDIVISION BLOCK Y |
| Legal Block | V,Y |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-22 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| 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 | PO BOX 2118, MADISON, MS 39130-2118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 162 / 284 |
| 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 | $19,864 (-34%) Land $2,524 Building $17,340 | $172,730 (-34%) Land $21,950 Building $150,780 | |
| 2025 | $3,426.00 (-13.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $30,095 Land $2,524 Building $27,571 | $261,700 Land $21,950 Building $239,750 | |
| 2022 | $3,954.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| 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: 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 66 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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