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168 E Water St, Argenta, IL 62501 Property Records

Macon County property record for 168 E Water St, Argenta, IL 62501

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,350 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$15,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$2,682 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-03-36-101-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-03-36-101-026
Alternative APN
  • 03-36-101-026

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 49 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area264 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area72 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number050336101026
Street Address168 E WATER ST
CityARGENTA
StateIL
Zip62501-8222
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNICIPAL
Legal DescriptionROGERS 3RD ADD TO ARGENTA EX 1 L 3 B 2 49X150
Legal SubdivisionROGERS 3RD ADD
JurisdictionMACON IL
Township / Civil DivisionFRIENDS CREEK
Census Block Group5
Census Block5023
Census Tract3000

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6299 E ILLINIWICK RD, OREANA, IL 62554-8149
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST MID ILLINOIS BK & TR NA
Aug 22, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20181936859
Deed Book / Page4638 / 498
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMACON IL
Property Address168 E WATER ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-8222
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number4720/491
DateJan 21, 2020
Book Page4720/491
Instrument1956502
Lender
NameFIRST MID ILLINOIS BK & TR NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJan 17, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON IL
Recording DateAug 22, 2018
Property Address168 E WATER ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-8222
Document Number4638/498
Book / Page4638 / 498
Map ReferenceBK 22 PG 586
Instrument DateAug 21, 2018
Instrument1936859
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$22.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityArgenta Village
CountyMacon County
County SubdivisionFriends Creek Township
Unified School DistrictArgenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,682.00$30,930 Land $4,425 Building $26,505$92,799 Land $13,276 Building $79,523

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimApr 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARGENTA
serves 900 people · EPA ID IL1150050
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb
Copper2.69 mg/L (2026)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
currently in violation since Apr 2026
Monitoring and Reporting6
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Rise Broadband
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		1,000 / 200
Sparklight
Cable		1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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