Effingham County property record for 206 E Main St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,417 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $76,500 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,770 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-001-036 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-001-036 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Base Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Area | 850 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 206 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 39 & 40 BLK 5 WATSON 1886/80 1164/215 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39-40 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of August 24, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 187, WATSON, IL 62473-0187 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20032033124 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,770.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,220 Land $2,890 Building $34,330 | $111,660 Land $8,670 Building $102,990 |
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.
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.
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.
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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Wisper ISP.
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