Knox County property record for 1078 Step Rd, Gilson, IL 61436
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,296 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,280 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-26-300-004 |
| Primary APN | 14-26-300-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Street Address | 1078 STEP RD |
|---|---|
| City | GILSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61436-9332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S D W 1/2 S26 T10 R2 LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
1078 Step Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1060 STEP RD, GILSON, IL 61436-9332 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1078 Step Rd was $6,280.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Orange Township |
| Unified School District | Knoxville Community Unit School District 202 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,280.00 | $76,910 Land $13,860 Building $63,050 | |
| 2023 | $210,150 Land $33,570 Building $176,580 | ||
| 2022 | $5,053.00 | $65,430 Land $10,060 Building $55,370 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1078 Step Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| 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 1078 Step Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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