277 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Records

Bureau County property record for 277 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	built 1975
Lot Size	0.548 acres (23,855 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,149 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-05-477-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-05-477-010`
Alternative APN	`42A39`

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Lot Area	23,855 sqft (0.548 acres)
Lot Dimensions	182 ft deep x 130 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1605477010
Street Address	277 BACKBONE RD W
City	PRINCETON
State	IL
Zip	61356-8467
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CLAUDE BAILEYS SD L 39 D 16-3887 130.45 X 182.75
Legal Range	09
Legal Township	16
Legal Section	05
Legal Subdivision	CLAUDE BAILEY'S SUB
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	BUREAU IL
Township / Civil Division	PRINCETON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2064
Census Tract	964900

Owner

277 Backbone Rd W is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Bureau County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	110 S WEST ST, WYANET, IL 61379-9639
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 30, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE
Nov 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS
Nov 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 25, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20262719
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUREAU IL
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2026
Property Address	277 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8467
Document Number	0000002719
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2026
Instrument	20262719
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$28,027.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	110 S WEST ST, WYANET, IL 61379-9639

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUREAU IL
Property Address	277 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8467
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021R00677
Date	Feb 18, 2021
Instrument	2021R00677

Lender

Name	HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUREAU IL
Property Address	277 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8467
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2017R04659
Date	Nov 13, 2017
Instrument	2017R04659

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 2, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUREAU IL
Property Address	277 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8467
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2018R04308
Date	Nov 9, 2018
Instrument	2018R04308

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Oct 30, 2028

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 277 Backbone Rd W was $3,149 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Bureau County
County Subdivision	Princeton Township
Municipality	Princeton City
Elementary School District	Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,149.00	$46,447 Land $11,266 Building $35,181	$139,341 Land $33,798 Building $105,543
2023		$40,057 Land $9,716 Building $30,341	$120,171 Land $29,148 Building $91,023
2022	$2,718.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 277 Backbone Rd W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 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 Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2013–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	May 2019 · Severe Storms And 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 277 Backbone Rd W is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 200
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: IVNet.

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