Effingham County property record for 203 N Jackson St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,456 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $707 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-001-054 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-001-054 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 203 N JACKSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5 & 6 W 1/2 NE 2405/31 1364/1 1057/76 845/19 845/18 833/89 573/99 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
203 N Jackson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 213, WATSON, IL 62473-0213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 2405/031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 N Jackson St was $707 with exemptions applied, down 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $707.00 (-2.48%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,230 (+10.02%) Land $5,560 Building $22,670 | $84,690 (+10.02%) Land $16,680 Building $68,010 |
| 2024 | $725.00 | $25,660 Land $5,050 Building $20,610 | $76,980 Land $15,150 Building $61,830 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,490 Land $4,150 Building $17,340 | $64,470 Land $12,450 Building $52,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 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 203 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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