107 E Prairie St, Wataga, IL 61488 Property Records

Knox County property record for 107 E Prairie St, Wataga, IL 61488

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,040 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.294 acres (12,816 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$90,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$1,979 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Jul 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-16-256-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-16-256-004

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area12,816 sqft (0.294 acres)
Garage Area364 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address107 E PRAIRIE ST
CityWATAGA
StateIL
Zip61488-5116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPRAIRIE SUB DIV BEING A S D OF PT LOTS 4 5 6 7 & 8 BLK 41 LOT 1 VILLAGE OF WATAGA
Legal SubdivisionPRAIRIE SUB DIV BEING A S D
Legal Block41
Legal Lot Number4-1
JurisdictionKNOX IL
Township / Civil DivisionSPARTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract200

Owner

Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address107 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5116
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 27, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jul 17, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionKNOX IL
Recording DateSep 27, 2023
Property Address107 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5116
Document Number0001088870
Map ReferenceVL 14 PG 92
Instrument DateSep 26, 2023
Instrument1088870
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address107 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5116

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKNOX IL
Recording DateJul 17, 2023
Property Address107 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5116
Document Number0001087500
Map ReferenceVL 14 PG 92
Instrument DateJul 14, 2023
Instrument1087500
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$135.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address107 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5116

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKnox County
County SubdivisionSparta Township
MunicipalityWataga Village
Unified School DistrictROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,979.00 (+45.19%)$30,290 (+36.32%) Land $5,080 Building $25,210$90,870 (+36.32%) Land $15,240 Building $75,630
2022$1,363.00$22,220 Land $4,000 Building $18,220$66,660 Land $12,000 Building $54,660

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 August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

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
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemWATAGA
serves 965 people · EPA ID IL0950600
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting7
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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Oneida Network Services
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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