Clinton County property record for 240 N James Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,083 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-14-13-251-022 |
| Primary APN | 15-14-13-251-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Street Address | 240 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 PT OF LOTS 1-2 & 3 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | COXS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 900500 |
240 N James Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Clinton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 W PRAIRIE SHOPPING CTR, HAYDEN, ID 83835-9855 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 240 N JAMES AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5318 |
| Document Number | 0000003496 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R03496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 240 N James Ave was $1,818, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,818.00 (+3.3%) | $25,100 Land $3,100 Building $22,000 | $75,300 Land $9,300 Building $66,000 |
| 2024 | $1,760.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,625.00 (+2.78%) | $17,400 (+7.01%) Land $1,660 Building $15,740 | $52,200 (+7.01%) Land $4,980 Building $47,220 |
| 2021 | $1,581.00 | $16,260 Land $1,550 Building $14,710 | $48,780 Land $4,650 Building $44,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 N James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 240 N James Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, ClearWave, GigFire.
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