Will County property record for 216 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (8,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-07-15-122-006 |
| Primary APN | 30-07-15-122-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Lot Area | 8,017 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 216 RICHARDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | JOLIET |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60433-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 7 IN RICHARD F BARBER'S SUB OF LOTS 6 7 IN DAVID RICHARD'S SUB OF BLK 15 IN CANAL TRUSTEE'S SUB, BEING A SUB OF THE E |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARD F BARBERS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | JOLIET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 882000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Joliet East Side Historic District listed 1980 · 275 contributing resources · NRIS 80001418 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
216 Richards St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer O'CONNOR TITLE SERVICES INC, O'CONNOR TITLE SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201793680 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 216 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815 |
| Document Number | 0000093680 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 93680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 216 RICHARDS ST JOLIET IL 604331815, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 216 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815 |
| Document Number | 0000058457 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 58457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | O'CONNOR TITLE SERVICES INC, O'CONNOR TITLE SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8018 S DANTE AVE CHICAGO IL 606194621, CHICAGO, IL 60619-4621 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Richards St was $4,467.
Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will County |
| County Subdivision | Joliet Township |
| Municipality | Joliet City |
| Elementary School District | Joliet Public School District 86 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Joliet Township High School District 204 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,467.00 | $55,636 (+9.3%) Land $9,619 Building $46,017 | $166,908 (+9.3%) Land $28,857 Building $138,051 |
| 2024 | $50,903 Land $8,801 Building $42,102 | $152,709 Land $26,403 Building $126,306 | |
| 2022 | $3,778.00 | $40,911 Land $7,074 Building $33,837 | $122,733 Land $21,222 Building $101,511 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Richards St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · 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.
The area around 216 Richards St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | JOLIET serves 160,000 people · EPA ID IL1970450 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Verizon.
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