Bureau County property record for 203 E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,263 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-136-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-136-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Lot Area | 8,320 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Account Number | 1616136004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 E CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRINCETON-A & H CARSES ADD. L 28 (64 X 130) D 17-1654/ 17-1655 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | A&H CARSES |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 965300 |
Source: Bureau County records · APN 16-16-136-004
Assessment roll updated May 8, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BUSEY BANK |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Executor's Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171655 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 203 E CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2020R00897 |
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| Date | Mar 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R00897 |
| Name | BUSEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 203 E CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1746 |
| Document Number | 2017R01654 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R01654 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 203 E CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1746 |
| Document Number | 2017R01655 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R01655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017R01656 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R01656 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PRINCETON, IL 61356 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
Source: Bureau County records · Assessment roll updated May 8, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,263.00 (+17.07%) | $35,179 (+15.95%) Land $5,276 Building $29,903 | $105,537 (+15.95%) Land $15,828 Building $89,709 |
| 2023 | $30,340 Land $4,551 Building $25,789 | $91,020 Land $13,653 Building $77,367 | |
| 2022 | $1,933.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau County (17011C), updated August 2, 2011 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170119653002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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