Jackson County property record for 155 Melody Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,196 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-21-476-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-476-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 450 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 155 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-4510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SE 1/4 SE 1/4 DR-- 2019R002938 2022R003499 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT ACRES SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERSET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
155 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 155 MELODY LN, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST BANK AND TRUST OF MURPHYSBORO |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20223499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 155 MELODY LN, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4510 |
| Document Number | 0000003499 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R003499 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 155 MELODY LN, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4510 |
| Document Number | 0000003500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R003500 |
| Name | FIRST BANK AND TRUST OF MURPHYSBORO |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 155 MELODY LN, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4510 |
| Document Number | 0000002938 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 257 NEWPORT DR ST PETERS MO 63376, ST PETERS, MO 63376 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 155 Melody Ln was $2,919 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.7% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Somerset Township |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,919.00 (+8.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,251 Land $3,536 Building $42,715 | $138,753 Land $10,608 Building $128,145 |
| 2024 | $2,685.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,264.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,273 Land $2,616 Building $23,657 | $78,819 Land $7,848 Building $70,971 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 155 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| 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 155 Melody Ln 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 | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Wisper ISP.
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