Effingham County property record for 15238 E 500th Ave, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Timberland, Forest, Woodland Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,884 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 13 acres (567,587 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,091 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-09-003-025 |
| Primary APN | 13-09-003-025 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Base Area |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 567,587 sqft (13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 15238 E 500TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2403 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Timberland, Forest, Woodland |
| Legal Description | PT E 1/2 E 1/2 SW SW & PT W 1/2 E 1/2 SW SW 733/61 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of August 18, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 15238 E 500TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000073361 |
| 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 | $3,091.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $74,040 Land $14,930 Building $59,110 | $222,120 Land $44,790 Building $177,330 |
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.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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