Tazewell County property record for 117 Bess St, Washington, IL 61571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,321 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02-19-413-020 |
| Primary APN | 02-02-19-413-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,496 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 117 BESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61571-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 19 T26N R3W MARYLAND SUB DIV LOT 16 SE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARYLAND SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 22400 |
117 Bess St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Tazewell County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201315573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Tazewell County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Tazewell County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Municipality | East Peoria City |
| Secondary School District | Washington Community High School District 308 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | District 50 Schools (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,640 Land $7,130 Building $24,510 | $94,920 Land $21,390 Building $73,530 | |
| 2024 | $1,321.00 (-2.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,354.00 | $26,800 Land $6,040 Building $20,760 | $80,400 Land $18,120 Building $62,280 |
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.
FEMA maps place 117 Bess St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · 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 | 1 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 risk around 117 Bess St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NORTH TAZEWELL PWD serves 7,625 people · EPA ID IL1795780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.42 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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