Franklin County property record for 12947 Water Rd, Sesser, IL 62884
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 11.5 acres (501,811 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,981 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232200004 |
| Primary APN | 0232200004 |
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| Lot Area | 501,811 sqft (11.5 acres) |
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| Street Address | 12947 WATER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SESSER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62884-2666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 32 TWP 05 RNG 02 PT NE NE 11.52A |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 05 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECTION THIRTY TWO |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BARREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2107 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
12947 Water Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Franklin County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12947 WATER RD, SESSER, IL 62884-2666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 20155771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Barren Township |
| Unified School District | Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,825 (+14.99%) Land $2,535 Building $93,290 | ||
| 2024 | $4,981.00 | $83,330 Land $2,210 Building $81,120 | |
| 2022 | $4,500.00 (-1.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,770 Land $1,795 Building $67,975 | |
| 2021 | $4,587.00 | ||
| 2018 | $194,610 Land $4,350 Building $190,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12947 Water Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 12947 Water Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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