Tazewell County property record for 209 Bess St, Washington, IL 61571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,569 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02-30-201-010 |
| Primary APN | 02-02-30-201-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,121 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,591 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,760 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 209 BESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61571-3006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 30 T26N R3W SUNDALE SUBD LOT 15 NE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNDALE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 22400 |
209 Bess St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Tazewell County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Aug 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Document Number | 0000004944 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300004944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Document Number | 0000004943 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300004943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Property Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800010596 |
| Name | MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | IL |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Property Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005354 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800005354 |
| Name | MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IL |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Property Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900015490 |
| Name | MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IL |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Property Address | 209 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015492 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900015492 |
| Name | MORTON COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IL |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Tazewell County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Tazewell County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Secondary School District | Washington Community High School District 308 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | District 50 Schools (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,390 Land $6,120 Building $35,270 | $124,170 Land $18,360 Building $105,810 | |
| 2024 | $1,569.00 (-22.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,022.00 (+10.43%) | $35,070 (+7.02%) Land $5,190 Building $29,880 | $105,210 (+7.02%) Land $15,570 Building $89,640 |
| 2022 | $1,831.00 | $32,770 Land $4,850 Building $27,920 | $98,310 Land $14,550 Building $83,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Bess St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 209 Bess 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 | None beyond 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 | NORTH TAZEWELL PWD serves 7,625 people · EPA ID IL1795780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.42 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 |
| 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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