Jackson County property record for 281 Cashen Dr, Makanda, IL 62958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,306 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-17-202-001 |
| Primary APN | 19-17-202-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,140 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2,343 sqft |
| Deck Area | 324 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 CASHEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | MAKANDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62958-2235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 CASHEN VALLEY SUB 17-10-1 1.02 AC PC 2 SL 61A 979/336 2009/31322 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASHEN VALLEY SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAKANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
281 Cashen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CASHEN DR, MAKANDA, IL 62958-2235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20096800 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009 / 31322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Cashen Dr was $8,306 with a homeowner's exemption, down 11% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Makanda Township |
| Secondary School District | Carbondale Community High School District 165 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,306.00 (-10.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,800 Land $11,726 Building $100,074 | $335,400 Land $35,178 Building $300,222 |
| 2024 | $9,328.00 | ||
| 2022 | $8,651.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,215 Land $8,869 Building $91,346 | $300,645 Land $26,607 Building $274,038 |
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 281 Cashen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1999–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake 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 risk around 281 Cashen Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOUTH HIGHWAY PWD serves 4,972 people · EPA ID IL0775400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CARBONDALE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2025 Turbidity resolved · Jun 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 |
| 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: BLIP Networks, ClearWave, Mediacom Xtream, Wisper ISP.
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