251 E East St, Argenta, IL 62501 Property Records

Macon County property record for 251 E East St, Argenta, IL 62501

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$75,000 (Mar 1999)
Tax Bill	$3,000 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-03-25-352-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-03-25-352-007`
Alternative APN	`03-25-352-007`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,248 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	780 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	050325352007
Street Address	251 E EAST ST
City	ARGENTA
State	IL
Zip	62501-6000
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	VILLAGE OF ARGENTA L 6 B 1 50X150
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	FRIENDS CREEK
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	3000

Owner

251 E East St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.

Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	251 E EAST ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-6000
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	Mar 2, 2020
Transfer Doc	4728/865
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2020
Property Address	251 E EAST ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-6000
Document Number	4728/865
Book / Page	4728 / 865
Map Reference	PB 50 PG 465
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2020
Instrument	1958354
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	251 E EAST ST, ARGENTA, IL 62501-6000

Mortgage

Document Number	1958355
Date	Mar 10, 2020
Instrument	1958355

Lender

Name	BUSEY BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.38%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 E East St was $3,000 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.9% from the year before.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,000.00 (+4.86%) Homeowner's exemption	$40,597 (+4.88%) Land $4,766 Building $35,831	$121,803 (+4.88%) Land $14,299 Building $107,504
2024	$2,861.00	$38,708 Land $4,544 Building $34,164	$116,135 Land $13,633 Building $102,502

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 251 E East St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 251 E East 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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