Macon County property record for 261 S Smith St, Forsyth, IL 62535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,076 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-14-128-013 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-14-128-013 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070714128013 |
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| Street Address | 261 S SMITH ST |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62535-4042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF FORSYTH S20 LOT 8 (EX W40) & LOT 10 (EX W40) BLK 7 97BK2739/866 100X110 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF FORSYTH |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-8 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
261 S Smith St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2022.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1243 RAPTOR LN, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9673 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222004466 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4926 / 714 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 S SMITH ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-4042 |
| Document Number | 004926/714 |
| Book / Page | 4926 / 714 |
| Map Reference | BK 17 PG 356 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2004466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $127.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 261 S Smith St was $3,076.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Forsyth Village |
| Unified School District | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,076.00 | $40,726 Land $3,977 Building $36,749 | $122,190 Land $11,932 Building $110,258 |
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 261 S Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1990–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · 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.
The area around 261 S Smith St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | FORSYTH serves 3,490 people · EPA ID IL1150200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.65 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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