Iroquois County property record for 1897 N 2500 E Rd, Watseka, IL 60970
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 123 acres (5,380,966 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $783,200 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $12,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19 36 200 002 |
| Primary APN | 19 36 200 002 |
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| Lot Area | 5,380,966 sqft (123 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1897 N 2500 EAST RD |
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| City | WATSEKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60970-8745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | E OF RIVER E2 NE4 & NE4 NE4 & W 15@ N2 SE4 NE4 & E2 NW4 |
| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4059 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
1897 N 2500 E Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Iroquois County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1897 N 2500 EAST RD, WATSEKA, IL 60970-8745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20088R0862 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1897 N 2500 EAST RD, WATSEKA, IL 60970-8745 |
| Document Number | 0000002539 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262539 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 553 LOST RD, LORENA, TX 76655-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000002539, |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262539 |
| Name | FIRST SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2029 |
| Rate | 6.1% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1897 N 2500 E Rd was $12,716 with exemptions applied, up 12.8% from the year before.
Source: Iroquois County assessment roll, as of July 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois County |
| County Subdivision | Middleport Township |
| Unified School District | Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,716.00 (+12.76%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $184,133 (+11.3%) Land $48,900 Building $135,233 | |
| 2024 | $11,277.00 | $165,433 Land $40,870 Building $124,563 | |
| 2022 | $8,562.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $129,925 Land $31,980 Building $97,945 | |
| 2018 | $362,685 Land $68,850 Building $293,835 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1897 N 2500 E Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2011 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 1897 N 2500 E Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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