Knox County property record for 234 E Willard St, Wataga, IL 61488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,250 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-408-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-408-004 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 198 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 234 E WILLARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATAGA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61488-5246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 23 VILLAGE OF WATAGA |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
234 E Willard St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 E WILLARD ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 234 E WILLARD ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5246 |
| Document Number | 0001103572 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1103572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 E WILLARD ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5246 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 E WILLARD ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5246 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 234 E Willard St was $2,818 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Wataga Village |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,818.00 (+10.16%) | $40,590 (+3.65%) Land $4,440 Building $36,150 | $121,770 (+3.65%) Land $13,320 Building $108,450 |
| 2024 | $2,558.00 | $39,160 Land $4,280 Building $34,880 | $117,480 Land $12,840 Building $104,640 |
| 2022 | $1,917.00 | $28,810 Land $3,490 Building $25,320 | $86,430 Land $10,470 Building $75,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 234 E Willard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · 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 | 2 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 234 E Willard St 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 | Indirect within 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 | WATAGA serves 965 people · EPA ID IL0950600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Oneida Network Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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