Will County property record for 261 W 2nd St, Braidwood, IL 60408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-24-08-119-001 |
| Primary APN | 02-24-08-119-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,080 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 261 W 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAIDWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60408-1641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 IN SHARPS 1ST ADDN TO BRAIDWOOD BEING A SUB OF LOTS 1 THRU 5 INCLUSIVE IN BLK 38 IN CHICAGO WILMINGTON COAL CO'S SUB, |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 32N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHARPS 1ST ADDITION TO BRAIDWOOD |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-5,2 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | REED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 884003 |
261 W 2nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 W 2ND ST, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-1641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201593746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Property Address | 261 W 2ND ST, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-1641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021018306 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 297 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W 2nd St was $4,130.
Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Braidwood City |
| County | Will County |
| County Subdivision | Reed Township |
| Unified School District | Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255U (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,130.00 | $71,280 (+8.9%) Land $12,148 Building $59,132 | $213,840 (+8.9%) Land $36,444 Building $177,396 |
| 2024 | $65,454 Land $11,155 Building $54,299 | $196,362 Land $33,465 Building $162,897 | |
| 2022 | $3,255.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,198 Land $9,066 Building $44,132 | $159,594 Land $27,198 Building $132,396 |
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 W 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · 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 risk around 261 W 2nd 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 | BRAIDWOOD serves 6,194 people · EPA ID IL1970150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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