Effingham County property record for 11161 E Melrose Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,152 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 5.6 acres (243,936 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-07-024-020 |
| Primary APN | 11-07-024-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 243,936 sqft (5.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 11161 E MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-7478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 699FT OF W 400FT OF E 1020FT E OF RIVERVIEW SUB 3845/236 946/36 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMMIT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11161 E MELROSE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-7478 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 003845/236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 11161 E MELROSE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-7478 |
| Document Number | 003845/236 |
| Book / Page | 3845 / 236 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202323000859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11161 E MELROSE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-7478 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 11161 E MELROSE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-7478 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Summit Township |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $80,690 (+10.01%) Land $8,970 Building $71,720 | $242,070 (+10.01%) Land $26,910 Building $215,160 |
| 2024 | $73,350 (+19.35%) Land $8,150 Building $65,200 | $220,050 (+19.35%) Land $24,450 Building $195,600 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $61,460 Land $6,830 Building $54,630 | $184,380 Land $20,490 Building $163,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 COOPERATIVE private · serves 29,720 people · EPA ID IL0790010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 25 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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