Macon County property record for 170 E Ruehl St, Forsyth, IL 62535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-14-101-015 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-14-101-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070714101015 |
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| Street Address | 170 E RUEHL ST |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62535-9760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | SMITHS ADD E82.325 FOLL DESC TR: PT LT 1- BEG 30 N SW COR SD SUBD, N164 E TO W LN 01BK3024/493 IRREG SHAFFERS ADD S 160 W333. |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
170 E Ruehl St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MURPHY WALL STATE BANK & TRUST |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222006046 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4933 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
| Document Number | 2025R014844 |
| Map Reference | BK 38 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R-014844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL FLORIDA TITLE COMPANY, CENTRAL ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
| Document Number | 2025R014845 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R-014845 |
| Name | MURPHY WALL STATE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
| Document Number | 004933/317 |
| Book / Page | 4933 / 317 |
| Map Reference | BK 38 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2006046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $202.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
| Document Number | 004933/315 |
| Book / Page | 4933 / 315 |
| Map Reference | BK 38 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2006045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 170 E RUEHL ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9760 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 E Ruehl St was $2,458 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Forsyth Village |
| Unified School District | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,458.00 (+7.43%) | $38,541 (+7.07%) Land $6,630 Building $31,911 | $115,635 (+7.07%) Land $19,892 Building $95,743 |
| 2024 | $2,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,996 Land $6,192 Building $29,804 | $107,999 Land $18,578 Building $89,421 |
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 170 E Ruehl St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1990–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · 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.
The area around 170 E Ruehl St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | FORSYTH serves 3,490 people · EPA ID IL1150200 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.65 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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