Knox County property record for 1119 State Rte 97, Gilson, IL 61436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,288 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-12-400-004 |
| Primary APN | 14-12-400-004 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1119 STATE ROUTE 97 |
|---|---|
| City | GILSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61436-9503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUTH DE FOREST HOMESTEAD SD PT SE S12 T10 R2 LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTH DE FOREST HOMESTEAD SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
1119 State Rte 97 is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1119 STATE ROUTE 97, GILSON, IL 61436-9503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1119 State Rte 97 was $240 with exemptions applied.
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 | $240.00 | $30,530 Land $4,670 Building $25,860 | $91,590 Land $14,010 Building $77,580 |
| 2022 | $227.00 | $14,510 Land $3,790 Building $10,720 | $43,530 Land $11,370 Building $32,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1119 State Rte 97 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.
The area around 1119 State Rte 97 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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