Knox County property record for 1261 Hamilton St, Gilson, IL 61436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,208 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,948 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-413-004 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-413-004 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Basement Area | 906 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 906 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 19,210 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1261 HAMILTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GILSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61436-5023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 & W 3 RDS LOT 7 BLK 21. VILLAGE OF GILSON |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE GILSON |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAW CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
1261 Hamilton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1261 HAMILTON ST, GILSON, IL 61436-5023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2005 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1261 HAMILTON ST, GILSON, IL 61436-5023 |
| Document Number | 0001084106 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1084106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $123.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1261 HAMILTON ST, GILSON, IL 61436-5023 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001084107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1084107 |
| Name | TOMPKINS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.68% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Hamilton St was $1,948.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Haw Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Knoxville Community Unit School District 202 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,948.00 | $23,660 Land $2,540 Building $21,120 | $70,980 Land $7,620 Building $63,360 |
| 2022 | $1,482.00 | $19,320 Land $2,070 Building $17,250 | $57,960 Land $6,210 Building $51,750 |
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 1261 Hamilton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1261 Hamilton St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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