Macon County property record for 245 E Prairie St, Argenta, IL 62501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-03-25-354-006 |
| Primary APN | 05-03-25-354-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 774 sqft |
| Basement Area | 774 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 774 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 050325354006 |
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| Street Address | 245 E PRAIRIE ST |
| City | ARGENTA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62501-6001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF ARGENTA L 4 B 4 IRREG LT |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE ARGENTA |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FRIENDS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
Source: Macon County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 E PRAIRIE ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-6001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20141877138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4391 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 E PRAIRIE ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-6001 |
| Document Number | 004959/622 |
| Book / Page | 4959 / 622 |
| Map Reference | BK 50 PG 465 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2012625 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $289.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 245 E PRAIRIE ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-6001 |
| Document Number | 0002012626 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2012626 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 004959/639 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Book Page | 4959/639 |
| Instrument | 2012627 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2033 |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Argenta Village |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Friends Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,496.00 (+12.99%) | $28,783 (+22.35%) Land $4,088 Building $24,695 | $86,357 (+22.35%) Land $12,265 Building $74,092 |
| 2022 | $2,209.00 | $23,525 Land $3,341 Building $20,184 | $70,582 Land $10,024 Building $60,558 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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: 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARGENTA serves 900 people · EPA ID IL1150050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 2.69 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Apr 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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