Ford County property record for 137 E Columbus St, Sibley, IL 61773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-05-35-128-006 |
| Primary APN | 08-05-35-128-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 137 E COLUMBUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIBLEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61773-9586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 4 O T SIBLEY 50 X 124 ZONING R-1 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 25N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF BURR OAKS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SULLIVANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 961900 |
137 E Columbus St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022.
Source: Ford County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8114 SEWARD RD, JOLIET, IL 60431-8292 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022279263 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000279263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 E COLUMBUS ST, SIBLEY, IL 61773-9586 |
| Document Number | 0000279263 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 279263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8114 SEWARD RD, JOLIET, IL 60431-8292 |
| Document Number | 0000279264 |
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| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 279264 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 E Columbus St was $1,340, up 13.3% from the year before.
Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Sullivant Township |
| Municipality | Sibley Village |
| Unified School District | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,340.00 (+13.27%) | $16,930 (+13.02%) Land $890 Building $16,040 | $50,790 (+13.02%) Land $2,670 Building $48,120 |
| 2024 | $1,183.00 | $14,980 Land $790 Building $14,190 | $44,940 Land $2,370 Building $42,570 |
| 2022 | $521.00 | $11,900 Land $630 Building $11,270 | $35,700 Land $1,890 Building $33,810 |
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 137 E Columbus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 22, 2022 · 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 |
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 137 E Columbus 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SIBLEY serves 245 people · EPA ID IL0530400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.41 mg/L (2022–2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Watch TV.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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