Effingham County property record for 101 N Old Watson Rd, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 728 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $166 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-002-047 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-002-047 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 728 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Street Address | 101 N OLD WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT N 102.85FT OF W 139.27FT LOTS 6 & 7 NW AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY 2200/293 3175/181 3021/166 2275/12 2316/85 2200/287 2057 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF SURVEY |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
101 N Old Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 237, WATSON, IL 62473-0237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161600120 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3175 / 181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 101 N Old Watson Rd was $166 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Watson Township |
| Municipality | Watson Village |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166.00 | $8,870 Land $4,620 Building $4,250 | $26,610 Land $13,860 Building $12,750 |
| 2022 | $1.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,620 Land $3,450 Building $3,170 | $19,860 Land $10,350 Building $9,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 N Old Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 101 N Old Watson Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | EJ WATER-WATSON serves 754 people · EPA ID IL0490500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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