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803 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 803 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1,994 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.359 acres (15,666 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$92,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$4,421 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Foreclosure
Jan 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1121401012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1121401012
Alternative APNs
  • 104035
  • 121264

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Building Area1,994 sqft Building Perimeter
Basement Area997 sqft
Unfinished Basement997 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Lot Area15,666 sqft (0.359 acres)
Lot Width94.9 ft Width
Garage Area528 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number121264
Street Address803 1ST AVE
CitySTERLING
StateIL
Zip61081-3624
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDNSMORE-PENGTON-COE ADD S 94 SBLT 1 L D W OF 1ST AV & S 87.8 LT 4-5 BLK 1 299900X
Legal SubdivisionDNSMORE-PENGTON-COE ADDITION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1,4-5
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTERLING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract1102

Owner

Source: Whiteside County records, as of May 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3123 WHITE EAGLE DR, NAPERVILLE, IL 60564-4603
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 29, 2023Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction
Jan 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 9, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20251774
Prior Transfer DateJan 14, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0002000398
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2023
Property Address803 1ST AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3624
Document Number0000004233
Instrument DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument2023-04233
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2574 390TH ST, LOHRVILLE, IA 51453-7524

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateJan 21, 2020
Property Address803 1ST AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3624
Document Number0000000398
Instrument DateJan 4, 2020
Instrument398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address345 PALMER DR LAKE OZARK MO 650495108, LAKE OZARK, MO 65049-5108

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionWHITESIDE IL
Recording DateOct 9, 2019
Property Address803 1ST AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-3624
Document Number0000005539
Instrument DateOct 3, 2019
Instrument5539
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$123.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address345 PALMER DR LAKE OZARK MO 650495108, LAKE OZARK, MO 65049-5108

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,421.00 (+22.53%)$49,528 (+46.66%) Land $5,643 Building $43,885
2024$148,584 (+46.66%) Land $16,929 Building $131,655
2022$3,608.00$33,771 Land $4,770 Building $29,001$101,313 Land $14,310 Building $87,003

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2019

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

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-STERLING
private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Surf Internet, Verizon.

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