236 N James Ave, Centralia, IL 62801 Property Records

Clinton County property record for 236 N James Ave, Centralia, IL 62801

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$1,425 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-14-13-251-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-14-13-251-016`
Alternative APN	`15-14-13-251-029`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Garage Area	288 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address	236 N JAMES AVE
City	CENTRALIA
State	IL
Zip	62801-5318
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COX'S SUB BLK 1 LOT 3 EX PT
Legal Range	01W
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	13
Legal Subdivision	COXS SUB
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IL
Township / Civil Division	BROOKSIDE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	900500

Owner

Source: Clinton County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 24, 2023	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK
Aug 24, 2023	Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Feb 4, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer QUAD CITY TITLE, QUAD COUNTY TITLE
May 16, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FARMERS ST BK/HOFFMAN
Dec 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer QUAD COUNTY TITLE COMPANY INC, QUAD CNTY TITLE CO INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IL
Recording Date	Aug 24, 2023
Property Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318
Document Number	0000003035
Instrument Date	Aug 11, 2023
Instrument	2023R03035
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$105.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003036
Date	Aug 24, 2023
Instrument	2023R03036

Lender

Name	PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2053

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IL
Recording Date	Aug 24, 2023
Property Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318
Document Number	0000003034
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2023
Instrument	2023R03034
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	427 TRUST RD, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-6217

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IL
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318
Document Number	0000000785
Instrument Date	Feb 3, 2021
Instrument	2021R00785
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	QUAD CITY TITLE, QUAD COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$63.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	236 JAMES ST, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-6113

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IL
Property Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318
Document Number	0000002170
Instrument Date	May 16, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2019
Title Company	QUAD COUNTY TITLE COMPANY INC, QUAD CNTY TITLE CO INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 384 IRVINGTON IL 628480384, IRVINGTON, IL 62848-0384

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002170
Date	May 24, 2019
Instrument	2170

Lender

Name	FARMERS ST BK/HOFFMAN
Type	Bank
Address	HOFFMAN, IL 62250

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	84 Months
Due	May 23, 2026

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLINTON IL
Recording Date	Dec 3, 2018
Property Address	236 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318
Document Number	0000005255
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2018
Instrument	5255
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2018
Title Company	QUAD COUNTY TITLE COMPANY INC, QUAD CNTY TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$57.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	236 N JAMES ST CENTRALIA IL 62801, CENTRALIA, IL 62801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Clinton County
County Subdivision	Brookside Township
Municipality	Centralia City
Elementary School District	Centralia School District 135 (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Centralia High School District 200 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,425.00 (-33.04%) Homeowner's exemption	$30,370 (+117.86%) Land $2,040 Building $28,330	$91,110 (+117.86%) Land $6,120 Building $84,990
2024	$2,128.00 (+187.18%)
2022	$741.00 (-40.58%)	$13,940 (+8.65%) Land $1,390 Building $12,550	$41,820 (+8.65%) Land $4,170 Building $37,650
2021	$1,247.00	$12,830 Land $1,310 Building $11,520	$38,490 Land $3,930 Building $34,560

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2018

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	CENTRALIA serves 12,182 people · EPA ID IL1214220
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless	400 / 30
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: ClearWave, GigFire.

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