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Last sold for $70,000 on Jul 11, 2012

202 W FOREST AVE

STERLING, KS 67579
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,556 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Jul 11, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,694 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$25,120 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,516
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,604
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,388
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,430

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyRICE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1961
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 28 ft²Shed · 240 ft²Porch · 252 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Sterling Junior High/Senior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Sterling Grade SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.1 mi

District: Sterling Unified School District 376

Neighborhood · ZIP 67579These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,114
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,754
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,171
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.69%

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How this home compares

202 W Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Rice County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Rice County

How it measures up in Sterling 67579

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling 67579.

Living area2,556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 202 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 67579Rice County
Living areabigger than2,556 ft²93% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac61% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than193554% of homes53% of homes

About 202 W Forest Ave

When did 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS last sell?

202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS last sold on Jul 11, 2012 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS?

202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,556 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS built?

202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS?

202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS is assigned to Sterling Junior High/Senior High School (middle), rated B; Sterling Grade School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Sterling Unified School District 376. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS compare to other homes in Sterling 67579?

Among the 1,261 homes in Sterling 67579, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,556 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1935 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS?

The 2023 property tax bill for 202 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS was $3,694. The county assessed it at $25,120.

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