Effingham County property record for 15920 E 700th Ave, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 9 acres (392,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,720 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-10-027-020 |
| Primary APN | 14-10-027-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 392,040 sqft (9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pole Barn | 1,040 sqft |
| Street Address | 15920 E 700TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT E 1/2 SE 2094/179 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15920 E 700TH AVE, WATSON, IL 62473-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005482 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2102 / 226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2102/226 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Watson Township |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,720.00 (+21.32%) | $56,210 (+21.56%) Land $12,510 Building $43,700 | $168,630 (+21.56%) Land $37,530 Building $131,100 |
| 2022 | $2,242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,240 Land $10,290 Building $35,950 | $138,720 Land $30,870 Building $107,850 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 6 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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