Rice County property record for 903 E Monroe St, Sterling, KS 67579
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,046 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $550 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-80000500 |
| Primary APN | 009-80000500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,417 sqft |
| Basement Area | 96 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 96 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,046 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 320 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R8793 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 903 E MONROE ST |
| City | STERLING |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67579-2153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | STERLING LAND & INV CO FIRST, S0, T0, R0, 1800 SQUARE FEET, LOTS 1-3 & E10' ADJ VAC AVENUE B |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING LAND & INV CO FIRST |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | STERLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 967300 |
Source: Rice County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 E MONROE ST, STERLING, KS 67579-2151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 177 / 11 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,300 (-27.28%) Land $319 Building $1,981 | $20,000 (-27.27%) Land $2,770 Building $17,230 | |
| 2025 | $550.00 (+74.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,163 Land $857 Building $2,306 | $27,500 Land $7,450 Building $20,050 | |
| 2022 | $315.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 65% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF STERLING serves 2,318 people · EPA ID KS2015902 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 37 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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