Will County property record for 137 Independence Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 624 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,606 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-07-13-214-054 |
| Primary APN | 30-07-13-214-054 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,606 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 137 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
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| City | JOLIET |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60433-1523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 281 IN EASTMORELAND, A SUB OF LOT 30 AND PRT OF LOTS 28 29, OF R J BARR'S SUB OF PRT OF THE S1/2 OF SEC 12 PRT OF THE N |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTMORELAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 281 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | JOLIET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 882300 |
137 Independence Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8944 FAIRVIEW AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-1618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| May 23, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE NY, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202617953 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 137 INDEPENDENCE AVE, JOLIET, IL 60433-1523 |
| Document Number | 0000017953 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | R2026017953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $242.00 |
| 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 | 137 INDEPENDENCE AVE, JOLIET, IL 60433-1523 |
| Document Number | 0000017954 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | R2026017954 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 INDEPENDENCE AVE, JOLIET, IL 60433-1523 |
| Document Number | 0000040426 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022040426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE NY, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $51.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31087 S INDIAN TRAIL RD, WILMINGTON, IL 60481-9471 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 137 INDEPENDENCE AVE, JOLIET, IL 60433-1523 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Independence Ave was $2,764, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will County |
| County Subdivision | Joliet Township |
| Elementary School District | Joliet Public School District 86 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Joliet Township High School District 204 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,764.00 (+4.18%) | $35,110 (+9.3%) Land $5,556 Building $29,554 | $105,330 (+9.3%) Land $16,668 Building $88,662 |
| 2024 | $2,653.00 | $32,122 Land $5,083 Building $27,039 | $96,366 Land $15,249 Building $81,117 |
| 2022 | $2,378.00 | $25,816 Land $4,085 Building $21,731 | $77,448 Land $12,255 Building $65,193 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 137 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · 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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Independence Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | EAST MORELAND WTR SERVICE ASSN private · serves 1,320 people · EPA ID IL1975600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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 493 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications.
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