Jackson County property record for 242 Contentment Rd, Makanda, IL 62958 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 713 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 42.9 acres (1,871,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,444 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-18-406-005 |
| Primary APN | 19-18-406-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 713 sqft |
| Basement Area | 713 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 713 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,871,164 sqft (42.9 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 242 CONTENTMENT RD |
|---|---|
| City | MAKANDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62958-2403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MIDLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB IMP ONLY PLOT #6 #3 537/42 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAKANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 19-18-406-005
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 507 OLD CREAL SPRINGS RD, MARION, IL 62959-6302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Makanda Township |
| Secondary School District | Carbondale Community High School District 165 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 (PK - 08) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,463 (+32.2%) Building $19,463 | $58,389 (+32.2%) Building $58,389 | |
| 2024 | $1,444.00 (+78.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $810.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,722 Building $14,722 | $44,166 Building $44,166 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (17077C), updated June 11, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170770116003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 26 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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