Knox County property record for 208 E Main St, Altona, IL 61414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 948 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,517 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-256-007 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-256-007 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 948 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 208 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTONA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61414-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E80.75' OF W161.5' OF S181.5' LOT 11 & TRACK A NE S16 T13 R3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 13 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
208 E Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 E MAIN ST, ALTONA, IL 61414-5132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 208 E MAIN ST, ALTONA, IL 61414-5132 |
| Document Number | 0001078066 |
| Map Reference | DOC 843906 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1078066 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | WESTERN ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $97.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 208 E MAIN ST, ALTONA, IL 61414-5132 |
| Document Number | 0001078067 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1078067 |
| Name | ANDERSON STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 208 E Main St was $2,517 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Altona Village |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Walnut Grove Township |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,517.00 | $34,450 Land $3,150 Building $31,300 | $103,350 Land $9,450 Building $93,900 |
| 2022 | $1,987.00 | $27,880 Land $2,580 Building $25,300 | $83,640 Land $7,740 Building $75,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 208 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| 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 208 E Main St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ALTONA serves 483 people · EPA ID IL0950100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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