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100 E Main St, Watson, IL 62473 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 100 E Main St, Watson, IL 62473

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1,338 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.339 acres (14,810 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$1,814 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Sale
Oct 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-21-001-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-21-001-008

Interior

Building Area1,338 sqft Base Area
Basement Area1,338 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Lot Area14,810 sqft (0.339 acres)
Pole Barn848 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address100 E MAIN ST
CityWATSON
StateIL
Zip62473-1047
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionW 1/2 LOT 56 & ALL LOTS 57 & 58 BLK 6 WATSON 3554/110 3420/312 3167/39 3010/193 818/63
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number56-58
JurisdictionEFFINGHAM IL
Township / Civil DivisionWATSON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1062
Census Tract950400

Owner

Source: Effingham County records, as of August 18, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 127, WATSON, IL 62473-0127
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 24, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 11, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202020001810
Deed Book / Page3554 / 110
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionEFFINGHAM IL
Recording DateApr 24, 2020
Property Address100 E MAIN ST, WATSON, IL 62473-1047
Document Number3554/110
Book / Page3554 / 110
Map ReferenceMB J PG 590
Instrument DateApr 23, 2020
Instrument202020001810
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$127.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address100 E MAIN ST, 100, WATSON, IL 62473-1047

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 127, WATSON, IL 62473-0127

October 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionEFFINGHAM IL
Recording DateOct 11, 2018
Property Address100 E MAIN ST, WATSON, IL 62473-1047
Document Number3420/312
Book / Page3420 / 312
Map ReferenceMB J PG 590
Instrument DateOct 10, 2018
Instrument201801804258
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$120.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 E ELM AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-4901

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyEffingham County
County SubdivisionWatson Township
MunicipalityWatson Village
Unified School DistrictEffingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2022$1,814.00$31,400 Land $3,170 Building $28,230$94,200 Land $9,510 Building $84,690

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEJ WATER-WATSON
serves 754 people · EPA ID IL0490500
Water SourcePurchased surface water from EJ WATER COOPERATIVE
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead2 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Nov 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Wabash Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless		150 / 130

May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Wisper ISP.

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