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$41,635
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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on Jan 6, 2025

613 W 5TH ST

STERLING, IL 61081
0
Baths
4,260 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$42K
$35K low$48K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Jan 6, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,544 (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.$15,197 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,337
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,306
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,591

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.0.10
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 · 1.1 mi
M
Challand Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.0 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

613 W 5th 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Sterling 61081
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Whiteside County

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
$43K$436K

This home is worth more than 2% of 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$41,635
CheaperTypical $133,132Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size4,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 613 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterling 61081Whiteside County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,6352% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,260 ft²3% of homes2% of homes

About 613 W 5th St

How much is 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL is $41,635 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $35,376 to $47,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL last sell?

613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL last sold on Jan 6, 2025 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL?

613 W 5th 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 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL compare to other homes in Sterling 61081?

Among the 7,725 homes in Sterling 61081, it is worth more than 2% of them ($41,635 against a typical $133,132) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (4,260 ft² 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 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 613 W 5th St, Sterling, IL was $1,544. The county assessed it at $15,197.

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