Clinton County property record for 1 Merlin Ct, Breese, IL 62230
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,852 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-06-15-451-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-06-15-451-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,457 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,457 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,457 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1 MERLIN CT |
|---|---|
| City | BREESE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62230-1342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 51 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION EAST BOUROUGH LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST BOUROUGH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREESE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 900300 |
1 Merlin Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Clinton County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 MERLIN CT, BREESE, IL 62230-1342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BRADFORD NATL BANK GREENVILLE |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1 MERLIN CT, BREESE, IL 62230-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000003771 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R03771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $262.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 MERLIN CT, BREESE, IL 62230-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000003772 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R03772 |
| Name | BRADFORD NATL BANK GREENVILLE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 4.75% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CLINTON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1 MERLIN CT, BREESE, IL 62230-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000001165 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R01165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $201.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1 MERLIN CT, BREESE, IL 62230-1342 |
| Document Number | 0000001166 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R01166 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 2.75% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Merlin Ct was $4,852, up 13.3% from the year before.
Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton County |
| County Subdivision | Breese Township |
| Municipality | Breese City |
| Secondary School District | Central Community High School District 71 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Breese School District 12 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,852.00 (+13.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,920 Land $10,520 Building $62,400 | $218,760 Land $31,560 Building $187,200 |
| 2024 | $4,282.00 | ||
| 2022 | $3,841.00 (-9.94%) | $58,450 (+4.99%) Land $8,430 Building $50,020 | $175,350 (+4.99%) Land $25,290 Building $150,060 |
| 2021 | $4,265.00 | $55,670 Land $8,030 Building $47,640 | $167,010 Land $24,090 Building $142,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1 Merlin Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1 Merlin Ct 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BREESE serves 4,772 people · EPA ID IL0270250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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