Effingham County property record for 15154 E 500th Ave, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 2,006 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,278 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-09-003-026 |
| Primary APN | 13-09-003-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,006 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,006 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Street Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT W 375FT OF S 670.16FT E 1/2 SW SW 3340/139 1176/228 733/290 733/289 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171704830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3340 / 139 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Property Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2402 |
| Document Number | 0003812/43 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3812/43 |
| Instrument | 202222003835 |
| Name | WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Property Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 3374/258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3374/258 |
| Instrument | 201801801178 |
| Name | WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2402 |
| Document Number | 3340/139 |
| Book / Page | 3340 / 139 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701704830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15154 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2402 |
| Document Number | 201701704831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701704831 |
| Name | WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
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 | $3,278.00 (+31.86%) | $63,080 (+21.56%) Land $7,770 Building $55,310 | $189,240 (+21.56%) Land $23,310 Building $165,930 |
| 2022 | $2,486.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,890 Land $6,390 Building $45,500 | $155,670 Land $19,170 Building $136,500 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
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 9 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 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Wabash Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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