204 E German St, Chester, IL 62233 Property Records

Randolph County property record for 204 E German St, Chester, IL 62233

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$40,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$740 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-109-011-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-109-011-00`

Exterior

Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	204 E GERMAN ST
City	CHESTER
State	IL
Zip	62233-1434
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	246/394 818/277 2023R02035 SE 40' LOT 8 BLK 3 JOSEPHINE MEYER'S SUB DIV OF BLKS 2 3 SWANWICK ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	JOSEPHINE MEYER'S SUB DIV
Legal Block	2-3
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	RANDOLPH IL
Township / Civil Division	CHESTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1031
Census Tract	951300

Owner

Source: Randolph County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	202 E GERMAN ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-1434
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 30, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20232035
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RANDOLPH IL
Recording Date	Jul 25, 2023
Property Address	204 E GERMAN ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-1434
Document Number	2023R02035
Map Reference	PB G PG 2
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2023
Instrument	2023R02035
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$60.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	202 E GERMAN ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-1434

Mortgage

Document Number	2023R02036
Date	Jul 25, 2023
Instrument	2023R02036

Lender

Name	BUENA VISTA NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	48 Months
Due	Jul 20, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	8%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
Municipality	Chester City
County	Randolph County
Unified School District	Chester Community Unit School District 139 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$740.00 (+6.94%)	$10,540 (+6.84%) Land $3,910 Building $6,630	$31,620 (+6.84%) Land $11,730 Building $19,890
2024	$692.00 (+181.3%)	$9,865 (+14.18%) Land $3,660 Building $6,205	$29,595 (+14.18%) Land $10,980 Building $18,615
2022	$246.00 Homeowner's exemption	$8,640 (-1.26%) Land $3,205 Building $5,435	$25,920 (-1.26%) Land $9,615 Building $16,305
2021	$246.00 Homeowner's exemption	$8,750 Land $3,245 Building $5,505	$26,250 Land $9,735 Building $16,515

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2022

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

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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CHESTER serves 8,407 people · EPA ID IL1570100
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Sparklight Cable	1,000 / 50
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless	400 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: BLIP Networks, ClearWave, Verizon.

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