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514 W FOREST AVE

STERLING, KS 67579
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,705 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.
23.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,400 (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.$32,066 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,829
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,237
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,246
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,560

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.51
83
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
53
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
41
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyRICE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.23.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition 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, Attached
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 · 14 ft²Porch · 400 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 · 0.8 mi
E
Sterling Grade SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.2 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

514 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 72% of homes in Rice County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Sterling 67579
  • Newer than 95% 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 area1,705 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size23.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 514 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 67579Rice County
Living areabigger than1,705 ft²65% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than23.5 ac92% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than200692% of homes95% of homes

About 514 W Forest Ave

When did 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS last sell?

514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS?

514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,705 square feet of living space and a 23.50-acre lot.

When was 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS built?

514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS?

514 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 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS compare to other homes in Sterling 67579?

Among the 1,261 homes in Sterling 67579, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,705 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (23.5 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2006 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 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS?

The 2023 property tax bill for 514 W Forest Ave, Sterling, KS was $3,400. The county assessed it at $32,066.

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