Monroe County property record for 280 W Washington St, Hecker, IL 62248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-04-103-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 12-04-103-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,347 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 14,848 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 155 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 280 W WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | HECKER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 ELDON DALE |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELDON DALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 600502 |
280 W Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Monroe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 W WASHINGTON ST, HECKER, IL 62248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019404509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 280 W WASHINGTON ST, HECKER, IL 62248 |
| Document Number | 0000404509 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 404509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $183.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 W WASHINGTON ST, HECKER, IL 62248 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 W Washington St was $3,328, down 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Hecker Village |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,328.00 (-4.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,300 Land $7,200 Building $53,100 | $180,900 Land $21,600 Building $159,300 |
| 2024 | $3,472.00 | ||
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $41,800 Land $7,200 Building $34,600 | $125,400 Land $21,600 Building $103,800 |
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 280 W Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 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 Policies | 2 in force |
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 280 W Washington St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HECKER serves 429 people · EPA ID IL1330150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from FSH WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 2.8 mg/L (2023) action level 1.3 mg/L |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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