Coles County property record for 1521 1st St, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,078 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,789 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-2-07194-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-2-07194-000 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,078 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,078 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1521 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-3384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELSMERE N1/2 OF LOT 42 & S1/2 OF LOT 43 SE 1/4 SEC 15 T12N R09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE |
| Legal Lot Number | 42-43 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
1521 1st St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 55, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-0055 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022802044 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 1st St was $8,789.
Source: Coles County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles County |
| County Subdivision | Charleston Township |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,789.00 | $120,712 Land $6,188 Building $114,524 | $362,136 Land $18,564 Building $343,572 |
| 2023 | $100,036 Land $5,128 Building $94,908 | $300,108 Land $15,384 Building $284,724 | |
| 2020 | $5,506.00 |
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 1521 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1521 1st 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | CHARLESTON serves 17,286 people · EPA ID IL0290100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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