Macon County property record for 228 E Barnett Ave, Forsyth, IL 62535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.944 acres (41,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,518 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-23-107-006 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-23-107-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,212 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 41,100 sqft (0.944 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 300 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070723107006 |
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| Street Address | 228 E BARNETT AVE |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62535-9780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | OLDWEILER & WALTERS HIGHLAND PLACE LOTS 30 & 31 300X137 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLDWEILER AND WALTERS HIGHLAND PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 30-31 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
228 E Barnett Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E BARNETT AVE, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9780 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2024R001788 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Barnett Ave was $2,518 with exemptions applied.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Forsyth Village |
| Unified School District | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,518.00 | $44,330 Land $13,914 Building $30,416 | $133,003 Land $41,746 Building $91,257 |
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 228 E Barnett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1990–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 228 E Barnett 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Conxxus, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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