Whiteside County property record for 903 E 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,619 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,029 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1122329002 |
| Primary APN | 1122329002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Basement Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,619 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 4,029 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 79 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Account Number | 112640 |
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| Street Address | 903 E 5TH ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61081-3822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST OF BROADWAY E 51' LOT 1 & N 29' OF E 51' LOT 2 BLK 58 158300X |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF BROADWAY |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Whiteside County records · APN 1122329002
Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18866 LAKE RD, MORRISON, IL 61270-9600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FARMERS NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20126404 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 903 E 5TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3822 |
| Document Number | 0000008330 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13912 LINCOLN RD, MORRISON, IL 61270-9114 |
| Document Number | 0000008331 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08331 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHITESIDE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 903 E 5TH ST, STERLING, IL 61081-3822 |
| Document Number | 0000003661 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $57.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 13912 LINCOLN RD MORRISON IL 612709114, MORRISON, IL 61270-9114 |
| Document Number | 3662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3662 |
| Name | FARMERS NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROPHETSTOWN, IL 61277 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jun 23, 2023 |
Source: Whiteside County records · Assessment roll updated May 22, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,708.00 | $26,665 Land $3,895 Building $22,770 | |
| 2024 | $79,995 Land $11,685 Building $68,310 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whiteside County (17195C), updated September 26, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 171950012003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1985, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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