904 Johnson Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Records

Whiteside County property record for 904 Johnson Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,777 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1121284003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1121284003`
Alternative APN	`93752`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions	50 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	93752
Street Address	904 JOHNSON AVE
City	STERLING
State	IL
Zip	61081-2425
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LIPES SUB OF BLK 3 N 1/2 LOT 5 BLK 3 352800X
Legal Subdivision	LIPES SUBDIVISION
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Township / Civil Division	STERLING
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	1102

Owner

904 Johnson Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	13437 MATZNICK RD, STERLING, IL 61081-9124
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 6, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CENTRAL BK/IL
Sep 27, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 16, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2017
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2017
Prior Sale	Aug 17, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20173402
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 12, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0201703402
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2018
Property Address	904 JOHNSON AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2425
Document Number	0000001727
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2018
Instrument	1727
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	13437 MATZRICK RD STERLING IL 61081, STERLING, IL 61081

Mortgage

Document Number	1728
Date	Apr 6, 2018
Instrument	1728

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BK/IL
Type	Bank
Address	FULTON, IL 61252

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 5, 2033

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2017
Property Address	904 JOHNSON AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2425
Document Number	0000005663
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2017
Instrument	5663
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2401 NW 23RD ST #1D OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731072420, 1D, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107-2420
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

June 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	WHITESIDE IL
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2017
Property Address	904 JOHNSON AVE, STERLING, IL 61081-2425
Document Number	0000003402
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2017
Instrument	3402
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Association
Address	4801 FREDERICA ST OWENSBORO KY 423017441, OWENSBORO, KY 42301-7441
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 904 Johnson Ave was $1,777.

Source: Whiteside County assessment roll, as of May 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Whiteside County
County Subdivision	Sterling Township
Municipality	Sterling City
Unified School District	Sterling Community Unit District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,777.00	$17,499 Land $2,531 Building $14,968
2024			$52,497 Land $7,593 Building $44,904

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 904 Johnson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 904 Johnson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	IL AMERICAN-STERLING private · serves 14,782 people · EPA ID IL1955040
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 640 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Surf Internet Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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