Effingham County property record for 201 N Jackson St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-001-022 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-001-022 |
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| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
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| Street Address | 201 N JACKSON ST |
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| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 2 WATSON 3858/79 641/163 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF WATSON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
201 N Jackson St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 213, WATSON, IL 62473-0213 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3858 / 79 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 201 N JACKSON ST, WATSON, IL 62473-2422 |
| Document Number | 0003858/79 |
| Book / Page | 3858 / 79 |
| Map Reference | PL J PG 590 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202323001635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 203 N JACKSON ST, WATSON, IL 62473-2422 |
| Document Number | 202323001636 |
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| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202323001636 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF BEECHER CITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 201 N Jackson St was $279.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Watson Township |
| Municipality | Watson Village |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $279.00 | $4,830 Land $4,830 | $14,490 Land $14,490 |
| 2022 | $209.00 | $3,610 (-1.1%) Land $3,610 | $10,830 (-1.1%) Land $10,830 |
| 2021 | $3,650 Land $3,650 | $10,950 Land $10,950 | |
| 2018 | $209.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 N Jackson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 201 N Jackson St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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-WATSON serves 754 people · EPA ID IL0490500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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