Jackson County property record for 246 Helen Rd, Ava, IL 62907
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 8.2 acres (357,192 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,030 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-300-005 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-300-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 357,192 sqft (8.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 246 HELEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | AVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62907-2226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | FROM 03-16-300-001 PT N 1/2 SW 1/4 8.20 AC. 16-7-3 997/246 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 HELEN RD, AVA, IL 62907-2226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Ora Township |
| Unified School District | Trico Community Unit School District 176 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,030.00 (+5.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,736 (+36.53%) Land $4,385 Building $60,351 | |
| 2024 | $3,803.00 (+22.99%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,092.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,414 Land $3,045 Building $44,369 | |
| 2020 | $143,604 Land $8,142 Building $135,462 |
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 June 11, 2019 · 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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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