Will County property record for 217 Smith Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 588 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,053 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-07-04-209-017 |
| Primary APN | 30-07-04-209-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 588 sqft |
| Gross Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JOLIET |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60435-4344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLOCK 13 IN L E INGALLS SUB, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE W1/2 OF THE NE1/4 IN SEC 4, T35N-R10E. |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | L E INGALLS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | JOLIET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 881401 |
217 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 SMITH AVE, JOLIET, IL 60435-4344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020112924 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000086091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 SMITH AVE, JOLIET, IL 60435-4344 |
| Document Number | 0000112924 |
| Map Reference | DOC 148309 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020112924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $158.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 217 SMITH AVE, JOLIET, IL 60435-4344 |
| Document Number | 0000112925 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020112925 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
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 | $51,943 (+9.3%) Land $15,078 Building $36,865 | $155,829 (+9.3%) Land $45,234 Building $110,595 | |
| 2024 | $47,523 Land $13,795 Building $33,728 | $142,569 Land $41,385 Building $101,184 | |
| 2023 | $3,053.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,973.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,194 Land $11,087 Building $27,107 | $114,582 Land $33,261 Building $81,321 |
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 217 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 217 Smith Ave 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 | JOLIET serves 160,000 people · EPA ID IL1970450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Verizon.
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