Bureau County property record for 214 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 2.55 acres (111,078 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-08-200-008 |
| Primary APN | 16-08-200-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 111,078 sqft (2.55 acres) |
| Account Number | 1608200008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 214 BACKBONE RD W |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-8468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | W SI L 4 NW SEC. 9 & PT NE COR L 1 NE D 20-3589 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2114 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
214 Backbone Rd W, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203589 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 214 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8468 |
| Document Number | 2020R03589 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R03589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 214 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8468 |
| Document Number | 2020R03590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R03590 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.08% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 214 Backbone Rd W was $6,346 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,346.00 | $87,100 Land $8,174 Building $78,926 | $261,300 Land $24,522 Building $236,778 |
| 2023 | $75,117 Land $7,049 Building $68,068 | $225,351 Land $21,147 Building $204,204 | |
| 2022 | $5,551.00 |
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 214 Backbone Rd W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 214 Backbone Rd W 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 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: IVNet.
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