115 Bess St, Washington, IL 61571 Property Records

Tazewell County property record for 115 Bess St, Washington, IL 61571

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,496 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$81,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$3,150 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-02-19-413-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-02-19-413-019

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,496 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions144 ft deep x 59 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address115 BESS ST
CityWASHINGTON
StateIL
Zip61571-3004
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSEC 19 T26N R3W MARYLAND SUBD LOT 15 SE 1/4
Legal Range03W
Legal Township26N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionMARYLAND SUBD
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionTAZEWELL IL
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract22400

Owner

Source: Tazewell County records, as of April 8, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address23216 FARMDALE RD, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-9302
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201911979
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTAZEWELL IL
Recording DateSep 10, 2019
Property Address115 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3004
Document Number0000011984
Instrument DateSep 9, 2019
Instrument11984
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2019
Title CompanyPEORIA TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$81.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address23216 FARMDALE RD WASHINGTON IL 615719302, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-9302

Mortgage

Document Number11980
DateSep 10, 2019
Instrument11980
Lender
NameMORTON CMNTY BK
TypeBank
AddressMORTON, IL 61550
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 9, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tazewell County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyTazewell County
County SubdivisionWashington Township
MunicipalityEast Peoria City
Secondary School DistrictWashington Community High School District 308 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictDistrict 50 Schools (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$35,020 (+18.03%) Land $6,650 Building $28,370$105,060 (+18.03%) Land $19,950 Building $85,110
2024$3,150.00 (+5.18%)
2023$2,995.00$29,670 Land $5,630 Building $24,040$89,010 Land $16,890 Building $72,120

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 July 20, 2026 · 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 Policies1 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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemNORTH TAZEWELL PWD
serves 7,625 people · EPA ID IL1795780
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.42 mg/L (2026)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Oct 2020
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jul 2020
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2022
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
i3 Broadband
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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