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228 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433 Property Records

Will County property record for 228 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 780 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,035 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$59,900 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$3,053 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Oct 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30-07-15-122-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30-07-15-122-011
Alternative APN
  • 07151220110000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Stories2 Stories
Building Area780 sqft
Gross Area1,560 sqft
Basement Area780 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,035 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions158 ft deep x 39 ft wide
Garage Area252 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab

Location & Zoning

Street Address228 RICHARDS ST
CityJOLIET
StateIL
Zip60433-1815
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHAT PRT OF LOT 16,IN COUNTY CLERK'S SUB OF LOT E, IN DAVID RICHARDS' SUB OF BLK 15 OF CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF THE W1/2 OF SEC.
Legal Range10E
Legal Township35N
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTY CLERKS
Legal Block15
Legal Lot NumberE
JurisdictionWILL IL
Township / Civil DivisionJOLIET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2073
Census Tract882000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Joliet East Side Historic District
listed 1980 · 275 contributing resources · NRIS 80001418

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

228 Richards St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.

Source: Will County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address228 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2021Deed, Transfer
Oct 26, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 24, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021107307
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWILL IL
Recording DateSep 29, 2021
Property Address228 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815
Document Number0000107307
Instrument DateNov 2, 2020
InstrumentR2021107307
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$60.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address228 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWILL IL
Recording DateOct 26, 2018
Property Address228 RICHARDS ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815
Document Number0000075653
Instrument DateOct 24, 2018
Instrument75653
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address228 RICHARDS ST JOLIET IL 604331815, JOLIET, IL 60433-1815

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Richards St was $3,053.

Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWill County
County SubdivisionJoliet Township
MunicipalityJoliet City
Elementary School DistrictJoliet Public School District 86 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictJoliet Township High School District 204 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,053.00$46,017 (+9.3%) Land $7,338 Building $38,679$138,051 (+9.3%) Land $22,014 Building $116,037
2024$42,102 Land $6,714 Building $35,388$126,306 Land $20,142 Building $106,164
2022$2,570.00 Homeowner's exemption$33,837 Land $5,396 Building $28,441$101,511 Land $16,188 Building $85,323

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 228 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 17 policies
Nearby Flood Policies17 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1981–1996)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

The area around 228 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemJOLIET
serves 160,000 people · EPA ID IL1970450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead7 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting7
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 508 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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