Iroquois County property record for 215 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL 60970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,645 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $830 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 19 32 430 005 |
| Primary APN | 19 32 430 005 |
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| Lot Area | 7,645 sqft (0.175 acres) |
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| Street Address | 215 E HICKORY ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSEKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60970-1340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 BLK 10 CITY OF WATSEKA |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF SOUTH MIDDLEPORT |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
215 E Hickory St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Iroquois County records, as of July 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E HICKORY ST, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012870 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003892 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 E Hickory St was $830 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Iroquois County assessment roll, as of July 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois County |
| County Subdivision | Middleport Township |
| Municipality | Watseka City |
| Unified School District | Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $830.00 | $14,140 Land $1,420 Building $12,720 | $42,420 Land $4,260 Building $38,160 |
| 2022 | $688.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,960 Land $1,000 Building $8,960 | $29,880 Land $3,000 Building $26,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 E Hickory St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 237 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 237 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 215 E Hickory 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATSEKA serves 4,767 people · EPA ID IL0750900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) 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 227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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