Fulton County property record for 271 W Walnut St, Canton, IL 61520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,146 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,177 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,771 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-27-327-023 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-27-327-023 |
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| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1921 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Lot Area | 15,177 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Street Address | 271 W WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | CANTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61520-2443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT/LOT: 24 FRENCH S ADDITION N233.5 S263.5 E66 W357 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRENCH S ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | FULTON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 953500 |
271 W Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Fulton County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 W WALNUT ST, CANTON, IL 61520-2443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Fulton County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton County |
| County Subdivision | Canton Township |
| Municipality | Canton City |
| Unified School District | Canton Union School District 66 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,070 (+13.55%) Land $5,380 Building $52,690 | $174,384 (+13.55%) Land $16,156 Building $158,228 | |
| 2024 | $4,771.00 | $51,140 Land $4,740 Building $46,400 | $153,573 Land $14,234 Building $139,339 |
| 2022 | $48,940 Land $4,540 Building $44,400 | $146,967 Land $13,634 Building $133,333 |
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 271 W Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 4, 2011 · 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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 271 W Walnut 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 | CANTON serves 16,748 people · EPA ID IL0570250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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