Jackson County property record for 279 John Lee Rd, Ava, IL 62907
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,600 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $666 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-24-100-003 |
| Primary APN | 07-24-100-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Street Address | 279 JOHN LEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | AVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62907-2855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4 (LESS TRACT #1120 SOLD TO U.S. GOV'T) 20 ACRES 24-8-4 366/572 2005/4314 2016R003964 TRC 4388 2016R005926 202 |
| Legal Tract | 1120 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | KINKAID |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
279 John Lee Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 S COURTLAND BLVD, DELTONA, FL 32738-9136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 279 JOHN LEE RD, AVA, IL 62907-2855 |
| Document Number | 0000000172 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022R000172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 John Lee Rd was $4,275, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Kinkaid Township |
| Unified School District | Trico Community Unit School District 176 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,275.00 (+5.17%) | $61,743 Land $5,953 Building $55,790 |
| 2024 | $4,065.00 | |
| 2022 | $3,363.00 | $45,267 Land $4,251 Building $41,016 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 John Lee Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 58 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 58 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1993–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 279 John Lee Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Egyptian Telephone Cooperative Association DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: BLIP Networks.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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