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$39,000
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Aug 11, 2025

509 W 8TH ST

STERLING, IL 61081
0
Baths
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$39K
$36K low$42K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Aug 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,250 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$22,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,851
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,450

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWHITESIDE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Sterling High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Challand Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.8 mi

District: Sterling Community Unit District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 61081These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.171 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,958
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

509 W 8th St 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Sterling 61081
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Sterling 61081

What homes are worth in Sterling 61081

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$44K$443K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Sterling 61081.

How it measures up in Sterling 61081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterling 61081.

Estimated value$39,000
CheaperTypical $133,818Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

How 509 W 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 61081Whiteside County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,000almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac70% of homes63% of homes

About 509 W 8th St

How much is 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL is $39,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $35,944 to $42,056. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL last sell?

509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL last sold on Aug 11, 2025 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL?

509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL is assigned to Sterling High School (high), rated C+; Challand Middle School (middle), rated C-; Franklin Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Sterling Community Unit District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL compare to other homes in Sterling 61081?

Among the 7,725 homes in Sterling 61081, it is worth more than almost none of them ($39,000 against a typical $133,818) and its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.22 ac). Measured against all of Whiteside County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 W 8th St, Sterling, IL was $2,250. The county assessed it at $22,150.

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