Randolph County property record for 205 E German St, Chester, IL 62233
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,125 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-109-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 18-109-015-00 |
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| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Street Address | 205 E GERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62233-1435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 526/154 582/890 2013R04802 2014R02488 2016R00385 LOT 12 BLK 2 JOSEPHINE MEYER'S SUB DIV OF BLKS 2 3 SWANWICK ADD CITY OF CHES |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPHINE MEYER'S SUB DIV |
| Legal Block | 2-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 951300 |
205 E German St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Randolph County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 E GERMAN ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-1435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20142488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013R04802 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 205 E German St was $1,125, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| County | Randolph County |
| Unified School District | Chester Community Unit School District 139 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,125.00 (+6.84%) | $16,025 (+6.83%) Land $4,670 Building $11,355 | $48,075 (+6.83%) Land $14,010 Building $34,065 |
| 2024 | $1,053.00 | $15,000 Land $4,370 Building $10,630 | $45,000 Land $13,110 Building $31,890 |
| 2022 | $922.00 | $13,130 Land $3,825 Building $9,305 | $39,390 Land $11,475 Building $27,915 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 205 E German St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 205 E German 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 | 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 |
| 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.
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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