Randolph County property record for 101 Observatory Ln, Chester, IL 62233
| Property Type | Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 16.2 acres (709,592 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-041-009-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-041-009-00 |
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| Lot Area | 709,592 sqft (16.2 acres) |
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| Street Address | 101 OBSERVATORY LN |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62233-1842 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
| Legal Description | 215/129 737/117 737/121 2012R02599 2021R02742 TRACT OF LAND S PT SE SEC 30 T7 R6 PT LOTS 12 13 BLK 5 S/D SEC 30 T7 R6 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 951300 |
Source: Randolph County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 OBSERVATORY LN, CHESTER, IL 62233-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122599 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2021R02742 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 101 OBSERVATORY LN, CHESTER, IL 62233-1842 |
| Document Number | 2021R02742 |
| Map Reference | BK 137 PG 394 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R02742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 101 OBSERVATORY LN, CHESTER, IL 62233-1842 |
Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph County |
| Unified School District | Chester Community Unit School District 139 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,943.00 (+10.16%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $103,880 (+8.99%) Land $6,335 Building $97,545 |
| 2024 | $4,487.00 (+12.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $95,310 (+17.88%) Land $4,620 Building $90,690 |
| 2022 | $3,984.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $80,850 Land $3,830 Building $77,020 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2022 · 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 Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave.
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