Effingham County property record for 2686 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL 62411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 960 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,289 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-213-026 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-213-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2686 E EMPIRE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ALTAMONT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62411-3522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 CAMPGROUND ADD TO TOWN & COUNTRY SUB & S 37.07FT OF W 66.02FT LOT 5 & S 37.07FT OF E 48.98FT LOT 6 LYING IN SOUTH POIN |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & COUNTRY SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 26,5,S |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
2686 E Empire Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2686 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171703978 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3327 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2686 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3522 |
| Document Number | 3327/146 |
| Book / Page | 3327 / 146 |
| Map Reference | PL57-C MB 12 PG 287 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701703978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2686 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3522 |
| Document Number | 201700003979 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700003979 |
| Name | FIRST NEIGHBOR BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2686 E Empire Dr was $2,289 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Mound Township |
| Unified School District | Altamont Community Unit School District 10 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,289.00 | $43,940 Land $5,250 Building $38,690 | $131,820 Land $15,750 Building $116,070 |
| 2022 | $1,462.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,750 Land $2,680 Building $29,070 | $95,250 Land $8,040 Building $87,210 |
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 2686 E Empire Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · 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 (1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1990 · river or lake flooding |
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 2686 E Empire Dr 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 | ALTAMONT serves 2,610 people · EPA ID IL0490050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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