Bureau County property record for 18284 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,839 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-300-014 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-300-014 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Account Number | 1606300014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18284 BACKBONE RD W |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-8364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PT L 5 W RD D13-4442 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
18284 Backbone Rd W, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18284 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
| May 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20134442 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 18284 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017R00460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R00460 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PRINCETON, IL 61356 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 18284 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHEATLAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020R01938 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R01938 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 18284 Backbone Rd W was $2,839 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,839.00 | $52,644 Land $3,323 Building $49,321 | $157,932 Land $9,969 Building $147,963 |
| 2023 | $45,401 Land $2,866 Building $42,535 | $136,203 Land $8,598 Building $127,605 | |
| 2022 | $2,421.00 |
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 18284 Backbone Rd W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 18284 Backbone Rd W is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| IVNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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