Whiteside County property record for 701 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,034 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,631 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121430001 |
| Primary APN | 1121430001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Basement Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,006 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Lot Area | 12,631 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Area | 584 sqft |
| Account Number | 118637 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 6TH AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-2530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILSONS ADDITION BLK 3 EXC N 308' 201501X |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
701 6th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 6TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BK |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242451 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Property Address | 701 6TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2530 |
| Document Number | 0000001539 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 701 6TH AVE STERLING IL 610812530, STERLING, IL 61081-2530 |
| Document Number | 0000001539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1539 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 701 6TH AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2530 |
| Document Number | 0000001538 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 701 6TH AVE STERLING IL 610812530, STERLING, IL 61081-2530 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 6th Ave was $5,244.
Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside County |
| County Subdivision | Sterling Township |
| Municipality | Sterling City |
| Unified School District | Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,244.00 | $57,633 Land $6,237 Building $51,396 | |
| 2024 | $172,899 Land $18,711 Building $154,188 |
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.
FEMA maps place 701 6th 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.
The area around 701 6th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 640 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 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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