Jackson County property record for 247 S 8th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,682 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,159 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04-397-030 |
| Primary APN | 14-04-397-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,682 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,682 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,682 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,682 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 247 S 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-2622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRADLEY'S SD OF OUTLOT # 8 LOT 2 ALSO PT FORMER RR ROW IN NE 1/4 NW 1/4 & NW 1/4 NE 1/4 (NO MINERALS ON FORMER RR RIGHT OF WAY) 1059/297 2004/20043 2004/20068 2011/7761 TRC 3841 TRC 3878 2011/9506 2011/16843 (CORR DEED THAT CANNOT BE USED |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADLEY'S SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
247 S 8th St is held in a trust since June 2012.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 S 9TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2628 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20124192 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 17151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 S 8th St was $2,159, up 5.6% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,159.00 (+5.63%) | $21,887 Land $2,697 Building $19,190 | $65,661 Land $8,091 Building $57,570 |
| 2024 | $2,044.00 | ||
| 2022 | $841.00 | $7,433 Land $1,997 Building $5,436 | $22,299 Land $5,991 Building $16,308 |
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 247 S 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 247 S 8th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Zito Media.
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