Jefferson County property record for 22986 E Prairie Rd, Bluford, IL 62814
| Property Type | Misc Structure / Fixture |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 37.5 acres (1,633,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-26-276-002 |
| Primary APN | 08-26-276-002 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,633,500 sqft (37.5 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 22986 E PRAIRIE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62814-4402 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Misc Structure / Fixture |
| Legal Description | SE NE EX BEG SW COR, N320', E340', S320', W340' TO POB |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBBER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
22986 E Prairie Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22986 E PRAIRIE RD, BLUFORD, IL 62814-4402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 201202002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 22986 E Prairie Rd was $5,509 with exemptions applied, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Webber Township |
| Unified School District | Bluford Unit School District 318 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,509.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $116,341 (+8.35%) Land $15,475 Building $100,866 | |
| 2024 | $5,370.00 | $107,375 Land $13,620 Building $93,755 | |
| 2022 | $84,240 Land $10,170 Building $74,070 | ||
| 2021 | $4,657.00 | ||
| 2019 | $219,228 Land $19,842 Building $199,386 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 22986 E Prairie Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 22986 E Prairie Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BLUFORD serves 1,880 people · EPA ID IL0810100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MOUNT VERNON |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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