Lawrence County property record for 251 E Chestnut St, Bridgeport, IL 62417
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $364 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-001-708-00 |
| Primary APN | 03-001-708-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 947 sqft |
| Basement Area | 203 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 203 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 E CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIDGEPORT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62417-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 J S LANGDON'S SECOND SUBDIVISION LESS 5' OFF W SIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | J S LANGDON'S SECOND SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 880900 |
251 E Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2013.
Source: Lawrence County records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 E CHESTNUT ST, BRIDGEPORT, IL 62417-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201392271 |
| Deed Book / Page | 953 / 277278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 E Chestnut St was $364, down 32.2% from the year before.
Source: Lawrence County assessment roll, as of October 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Bridgeport City |
| County | Lawrence County |
| County Subdivision | Bridgeport Township |
| Unified School District | Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364.00 (-32.22%) | $12,765 (+24.78%) Land $2,171 Building $10,594 | $38,295 (+24.78%) Land $6,513 Building $31,782 |
| 2024 | $537.00 | $10,230 Land $2,142 Building $8,088 | $30,690 Land $6,426 Building $24,264 |
| 2022 | $480.00 | $8,304 Land $1,739 Building $6,565 | $24,912 Land $5,217 Building $19,695 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 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 251 E Chestnut St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BRIDGEPORT serves 2,572 people · EPA ID IL1010100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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