Effingham County property record for 13861 E 500th Ave, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,542 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 59.2 acres (2,580,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,957 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 13-09-005-022 |
| Primary APN | 13-09-005-022 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,542 sqft Base Area |
| Basement Area | 2,542 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 2,580,930 sqft (59.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 348 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 13861 E 500TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 SE EXCEPT PT SE SE & ALSO EXCEPT W 377FT OF S 549FT MOL THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT RD ROW 1239/108 1193/118 694/289 654/40 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1116 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of August 24, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 13861 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0001239108 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,957.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $191,090 Land $8,230 Building $182,860 | $573,270 Land $24,690 Building $548,580 |
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 16 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Wisper ISP.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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