Rice County property record for 621 E Monroe St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.395 acres (17,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,143 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 009-57001000 |
| Primary APN | 009-57001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,200 sqft (0.395 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8642 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 621 E MONROE ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BECKETT & LUSK BLK W SUBDIV., E86' LOTS 17 18 19 20 BLK 1W |
| Legal Subdivision | BECKETT & LUSK BLK W SUBDIV. |
| Legal Block | 1W,W |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-20 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
621 E Monroe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 621 E MONROE ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 186 / 165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 621 E Monroe St was $3,143.
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 | $19,669 Land $1,247 Building $18,422 | $171,030 Land $10,840 Building $160,190 | |
| 2025 | $3,143.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,648 Land $1,247 Building $16,401 | $153,460 Land $10,840 Building $142,620 | |
| 2022 | $2,703.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 621 E Monroe St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 621 E Monroe St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 63% 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: 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 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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