Ford County property record for 229 E Columbus St, Sibley, IL 61773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,360 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-05-35-129-004 |
| Primary APN | 08-05-35-129-004 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Street Address | 229 E COLUMBUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIBLEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61773-9589 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 2 & 3 BLK 16 1ST ADD 150 X 124 ZONING R-1 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 25N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SULLIVANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 961900 |
229 E Columbus St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Ford County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 WEST ST, CROPSEY, IL 61731-9105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013257974 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 E Columbus St was $888, up 13.1% from the year before.
Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Sullivant Township |
| Municipality | Sibley Village |
| Unified School District | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $888.00 (+13.12%) | $11,210 (+13%) Land $2,680 Building $8,530 | $33,630 (+13%) Land $8,040 Building $25,590 |
| 2024 | $785.00 | $9,920 Land $2,370 Building $7,550 | $29,760 Land $7,110 Building $22,650 |
| 2022 | $697.00 | $7,880 Land $1,880 Building $6,000 | $23,640 Land $5,640 Building $18,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 E Columbus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 22, 2022 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 229 E Columbus 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | SIBLEY serves 245 people · EPA ID IL0530400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.41 mg/L (2022–2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2025 |
| 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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Watch TV.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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