Rice County property record for 709 E Garfield Ave, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,301 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 2.6 acres (113,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,600 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-82000100 |
| Primary APN | 009-82000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,301 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 113,256 sqft (2.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 357 ft deep x 284 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 828 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8879 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 E GARFIELD AVE |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-9579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FULLER'S ADDITION, ACRES 2.6, ALL OF BLK 1 EX W73' LOT 2 & E X W73' N4 LOT 3 & EX W73' LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FULLER'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1095 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
709 E Garfield Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 E GARFIELD AVE, STERLING, KS 67579-9579 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 158 / 815 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 E Garfield Ave was $1,600.
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 | $10,257 Land $1,633 Building $8,624 | $89,190 Land $14,200 Building $74,990 | |
| 2025 | $1,600.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,198 Land $1,633 Building $7,565 | $79,980 Land $14,200 Building $65,780 | |
| 2022 | $1,248.00 |
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 709 E Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 709 E Garfield Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 84% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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