Knox County property record for 116 E Burch St, Wataga, IL 61488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,996 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,335 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-404-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-404-002 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,996 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,284 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 116 E BURCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATAGA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61488-5002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 11 VILLAGE OF WATAGA |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE WATAGA |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E BURCH ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Wataga Village |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,335.00 (+11.14%) | $39,660 (+27.98%) Land $4,440 Building $35,220 | $118,980 (+27.98%) Land $13,320 Building $105,660 |
| 2022 | $2,101.00 | $30,990 Land $3,490 Building $27,500 | $92,970 Land $10,470 Building $82,500 |
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 August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 | WATAGA serves 965 people · EPA ID IL0950600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Oneida Network Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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