Kankakee County property record for 242 N Maple St, Herscher, IL 60941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-14-29-217-004 |
| Primary APN | 14-14-29-217-004 |
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| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
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| Street Address | 242 N MAPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | HERSCHER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60941-9570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | R P EASTONS 2ND SUB LOT 9 BLK 8 29-30-10E |
| Legal Subdivision | R P EASTONS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PILOT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
242 N Maple St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 N MAPLE ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-9570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK OF KANKAKEE |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK OF KANKAKEE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Property Address | 242 N MAPLE ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-9570 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202007207 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007207 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK OF KANKAKEE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Property Address | 242 N MAPLE ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-9570 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202007206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007206 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK OF KANKAKEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 242 N Maple St was $5,233 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Kankakee County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee County |
| County Subdivision | Pilot Township |
| Municipality | Herscher Village |
| Unified School District | Herscher Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,233.00 (+11.55%) | $77,626 Land $12,525 Building $65,101 | $232,878 Land $37,575 Building $195,303 |
| 2024 | $4,691.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,815 Land $10,458 Building $54,357 | $194,445 Land $31,374 Building $163,071 | |
| 2022 | $4,168.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 242 N Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2019
| 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 242 N Maple St 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 |
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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 | HERSCHER serves 1,600 people · EPA ID IL0910450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surf Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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