Bureau County property record for 1261 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,079 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-05-300-005 |
| Primary APN | 16-05-300-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 386 ft deep x 141 ft wide |
| Account Number | 1605300005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1261 BACKBONE RD W |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-8458 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SW COR SE SW 141X386 D 18-3145 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2066 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1261 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8458 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,079.00 (-1.01%) | $46,168 (+15.95%) Land $7,063 Building $39,105 | $138,504 (+15.95%) Land $21,189 Building $117,315 |
| 2023 | $39,816 Land $6,091 Building $33,725 | $119,448 Land $18,273 Building $101,175 | |
| 2022 | $1,090.00 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| IVNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Conxxus, Verizon.
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