Ford County property record for 251 S State Rte 54, Melvin, IL 60952
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 1,462 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.707 acres (30,814 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-09-01-202-001 |
| Primary APN | 07-09-01-202-001 |
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| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 30,814 sqft (0.707 acres) |
| Street Address | 251 S STATE ROUTE 54 |
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| City | MELVIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60952 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | I-1 |
| Legal Description | S1 T24 R8 TR A (DOC 184448) IRREG ZONING I-1 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PEACH ORCHARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 961900 |
Source: Ford County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 N WOOD ST, GIBSON CITY, IL 60936-1158 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000283109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 251 S STATE ROUTE 54, MELVIN, IL 60952 |
| Document Number | 0000283109 |
| Map Reference | MB 142 PG 206 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 283109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1471 E 1300 NORTH RD, ROBERTS, IL 60962-8027 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1471 E 1300 NORTH RD, ROBERTS, IL 60962-8027 |
Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Peach Orchard Township |
| Municipality | Melvin Village |
| Unified School District | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106.00 (+29.27%) | $1,360 (+43.16%) Land $760 Building $600 | $4,080 (+43.16%) Land $2,280 Building $1,800 |
| 2022 | $82.00 | $950 Land $530 Building $420 | $2,850 Land $1,590 Building $1,260 |
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 May 22, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | MELVIN serves 200 people · EPA ID IL0530200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Conxxus, Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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