Jackson County property record for 28 S 5th St, Ava, IL 62907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 541 sqft · built 1874 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,163 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-25-410-005 |
| Primary APN | 02-25-410-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 541 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 541 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1874 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1874 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 28 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW1/4 NW1/4 SE1/4 82' X 145' 25-7-4 .27 ACRES 945/775 2020R000667 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
28 S 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 S 5TH ST, AVA, IL 62907-1072 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020667 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 28 S 5TH ST, AVA, IL 62907 |
| Document Number | 0000000667 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | JACKSON COUNTY ABSTRACT, JACKSON CNTY ABS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $110.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 S 5TH ST AVA IL 629071072, AVA, IL 62907-1072 |
| Document Number | 668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 668 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LNDRS |
|---|---|
| Address | HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 S 5th St was $2,163 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Ava City |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Bradley Township |
| Unified School District | Trico Community Unit School District 176 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,163.00 (+3.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,842 Land $1,779 Building $32,063 | $101,526 Land $5,337 Building $96,189 |
| 2024 | $2,081.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,640.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,880 Land $1,308 Building $23,572 | $74,640 Land $3,924 Building $70,716 |
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 28 S 5th 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 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · 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 28 S 5th 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ORAVILLE WATER DISTRICT serves 1,108 people · EPA ID IL0775250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from KINKAID AREA WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | AVA |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
May also be available: ClearWave, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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