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704 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 704 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,374 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.281 acres (12,243 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$64,500 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$3,076 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale
Mar 2024 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1121406007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1121406007
Alternative APNs
  • 110252
  • 118161

Interior

Building Area2,374 sqft Building Perimeter
Basement Area1,187 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,187 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Lot Area12,243 sqft (0.281 acres)
Lot Dimensions159 ft deep x 77.3 ft wide
Garage Area625 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number118161
Street Address704 LOCUST ST
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-3575
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLEFEVRES ADDITION LOT 5 BLK 1 338700X
Legal SubdivisionLEFEVRES ADDITION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract1102

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1121406007

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1303 N SANTEE LN, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-1851
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2024Deed, Transfer
Mar 18, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 12, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO
Aug 21, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20241143
Last Transfer DateApr 16, 2024
Transfer Doc0000001740
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateApr 22, 2024
Property Address704 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3575
Document Number0000001740
Instrument DateApr 16, 2024
Instrument2024-01740
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1303 N SANTEE LN, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-1851

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateMar 18, 2024
Property Address704 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3575
Document Number0000001143
Instrument DateMar 14, 2024
Instrument2024-01143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 09, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1303 N SANTEE LN, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-1851

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateNov 12, 2021
Property Address704 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3575
Document Number0202108026
Instrument DateOct 18, 2021
Instrument2021-08026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 01, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2434 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-2507

Mortgage

Document Number0202108027
DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021-08027
Lender
NameFIRST SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueDec 01, 2026

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateAug 21, 2017
Property Address704 LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3575
Document Number0000004842
Instrument DateAug 16, 2017
Instrument4842
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 06, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$63.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2434 N CICERO AVE CHICAGO IL 606392507, CHICAGO, IL 60639-2507

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified August 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,076.00 (+3.5%)$30,289 (+6.23%) Land $8,377 Building $21,912
2024$2,972.00 (+8.63%)$28,513 (+11.34%) Land $7,886 Building $20,627$90,867 (+6.23%) Land $25,131 Building $65,736
2023$85,539 (+11.34%) Land $23,658 Building $61,881
2022$2,736.00$25,609 Land $7,083 Building $18,526$76,827 Land $21,249 Building $55,578

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whiteside County (17195C), updated September 26, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 440 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
XfinityCable1,200 / 35
JAB WirelessFixed Wireless (unlicensed)250 / 50

May also be available at this address: Surf Air Wireless, Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

Mobile Coverage

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