Rice County property record for 602 E Main St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,507 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 12.2 acres (531,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $786 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-18600 |
| Primary APN | 009-18600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,507 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 531,432 sqft (12.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 208 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 234 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8773 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 602 E MAIN ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-9582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | STERLING LAND & INV CO FIRST, S22, T21, R08, ACRES 12.2, BEG 90'E NE COR VAC BLK 5 TH S 360' W50' S880' W451' N440' E7 1' |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 21S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING LAND & INV CO FIRST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 E MAIN ST, STERLING, KS 67579-9582 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 181 / 625 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0181000625 |
| 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 | $5,025 (+2.99%) Land $3,961 Building $1,064 | $43,690 (+2.99%) Land $34,440 Building $9,250 | |
| 2025 | $786.00 (+12.93%) | $4,879 (+5.63%) Land $3,961 Building $918 | $42,420 (+5.63%) Land $34,440 Building $7,980 |
| 2023 | $696.00 (+125.97%) | $4,619 Land $3,961 Building $658 | $40,160 Land $34,440 Building $5,720 |
| 2022 | $308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 64% of the US · lower than 62% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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