Coles County property record for 1528 1st St, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,886 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-2-07205-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-2-07205-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1528 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELSMERE N1/2 OF LOT 53 ALSO 8 FT OF VACATED ALLEY SE 1/4 SEC 15 T12N R09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
1528 1st St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 55, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-0055 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013746109 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000796619 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1528 1ST ST, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-3304 |
| Document Number | 202100796619 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100796619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 SHUMAN CIR, URBANA, IL 61801 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1528 1st St was $1,886.
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 | $1,886.00 | $25,913 Land $3,164 Building $22,749 | $77,739 Land $9,492 Building $68,247 |
| 2023 | $21,474 Land $2,622 Building $18,852 | $64,422 Land $7,866 Building $56,556 | |
| 2020 | $1,730.00 |
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 1528 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 1528 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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