Jackson County property record for 1242 McElvain Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,829 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-16-301-002 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-301-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1242 MCELVAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-4248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 718/617 16-8-2 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERSET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 MCELVAIN RD, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Somerset Township |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,829.00 (+8.91%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $77,607 (+35.18%) Land $9,821 Building $67,786 | $232,821 (+35.18%) Land $29,463 Building $203,358 |
| 2024 | $4,434.00 (+16.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,807.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $57,411 Land $7,265 Building $50,146 | $172,233 Land $21,795 Building $150,438 |
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 June 11, 2019
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.
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