608 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 608 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$15,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$2,187 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale
May 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1121410003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1121410003
Alternative APN
  • 114670

Exterior

Lot Area6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number114670
Street Address608 LOCUST ST
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-3545
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWEST OF BROADWAY LOT 3 BLK 7 107600X
Legal SubdivisionWEST BROADWAY
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2052
Census Tract1102

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1121410003

Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2709 YEOWARD ST, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071-3648
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTHWESTERN TITLE COMPANY
May 26, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STERLING BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20184983
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateSep 11, 2018
Property Address608 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3545
Document Number0000004983
Instrument DateSep 07, 2018
Instrument4983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2018
Title CompanyNORTHWESTERN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$67.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1202 DILLON AVE STERLING IL 610811920, STERLING, IL 61081-1920

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Property Address608 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3545
Document Number0000003026
Instrument DateMay 26, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address608 LOCUST ST STERLING IL 610813545, STERLING, IL 61081-3545

Mortgage

Document Number0000003026
DateMay 30, 2017
Instrument3026
Lender
NameSTERLING BK
TypeBank
AddressSTERLING, IL 61081
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueMay 29, 2027
Interest
Rate6.3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,187.00$21,537 Land $7,398 Building $14,139
2024$64,611 Land $22,194 Building $42,417

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 26, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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

May also be available: Surf Air Wireless, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 440 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-STERLING
private · serves 14,782 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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