Effingham County property record for 101 Sierra Ave, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 924 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,385 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-013-001 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-013-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 924 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 101 SIERRA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 65 CHAPARRAL SUB ADD D 1410/266 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPARRAL SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
101 Sierra Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 SIERRA AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-1019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 101 Sierra Ave was $2,385 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,385.00 | $52,170 Land $7,380 Building $44,790 | $156,510 Land $22,140 Building $134,370 |
| 2022 | $1,875.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,020 Land $5,520 Building $33,500 | $117,060 Land $16,560 Building $100,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 Sierra Ave 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 Sierra Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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