Effingham County property record for 12963 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,120 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 70 acres (3,049,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,966 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 13-09-006-013 |
| Primary APN | 13-09-006-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,049,200 sqft (70 acres) |
| Pole Barn | 1,680 sqft |
| Street Address | 12963 E 550TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 SE EXCEPT E 1/2 E 1/2 NE SE 1580/257 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16046 E 1470TH AVE, TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467-3417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12963 E 550TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000002425 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16046 E 1470TH AVE, TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467-3417 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,966.00 (+4.08%) | $65,570 (+21.54%) Land $6,360 Building $59,210 | $196,710 (+21.54%) Land $19,080 Building $177,630 |
| 2022 | $1,889.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,950 Land $4,890 Building $49,060 | $161,850 Land $14,670 Building $147,180 |
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 January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EJ WATER COOPERATIVE private · serves 29,720 people · EPA ID IL0790010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 25 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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