Bureau County property record for 237 E South St, Sheffield, IL 61361
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,528 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-19-383-004 |
| Primary APN | 14-19-383-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 311 ft deep x 70.7 ft wide |
| Account Number | 1419383004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 E SOUTH ST |
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61361-9103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEFFIELD-HOUGHTONS ADD. PT E1/2 L 5 BLK 1 (70.7X311) D 17-0096 |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUGHTONS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CONCORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2076 |
| Census Tract | 965600 |
237 E South St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2016.
Source: Bureau County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 E SOUTH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME LOAN & INVESTMENT BANK FS |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK OF ILLINOIS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 237 E SOUTH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9103 |
| Document Number | 0000002330 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 E SOUTH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9103 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000002330, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262330 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.75% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 237 E SOUTH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021R03611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R03611 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 237 E SOUTH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021R00717 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R00717 |
| Name | HOME LOAN & INVESTMENT BANK FS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 237 E SOUTH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9103 |
| Document Number | 2017R00096 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017R00096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $107.25 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 S CHURCH ST, SHEFFIELD, IL 61361-9676 |
| Document Number | 2017R00097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R00097 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF ILLINOIS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 E South St was $2,528 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Concord Township |
| Municipality | Sheffield Village |
| Unified School District | Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,528.00 | $45,914 Land $2,941 Building $42,973 | $137,742 Land $8,823 Building $128,919 |
| 2023 | $40,210 Land $2,576 Building $37,634 | $120,630 Land $7,728 Building $112,902 | |
| 2022 | $2,205.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 E South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| 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 237 E South 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | SHEFFIELD serves 821 people · EPA ID IL0110950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Geneseo Communications Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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