Effingham County property record for 2839 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL 62411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,936 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-211-068 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-211-068 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2839 E EMPIRE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ALTAMONT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62411-3515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 85FT LOT B TOWN & COUNTRY SUBD 2965/242 2588/61 2414/157 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & COUNTRY SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
2839 E Empire Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2839 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MID BANK & TRUST NA |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MID BANK & TRUST NA |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MID ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20131303520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2965 / 242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2414/157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Property Address | 2839 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2839 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3515 |
| Document Number | 00003853/1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3853/1 |
| Instrument | 202323001315 |
| Name | FIRST MID BANK & TRUST NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 61838 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Property Address | 2839 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 3664/138 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3664/138 |
| Instrument | 202121001105 |
| Name | FIRST MID BANK & TRUST NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MATTOON, IL 61938 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Property Address | 2839 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 3391/240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3391/240 |
| Instrument | 201801802369 |
| Name | FIRST MID ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MATTOON, IL 61938 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2839 E Empire Dr was $2,008 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Mound Township |
| Unified School District | Altamont Community Unit School District 10 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,008.00 | $80,720 Land $4,300 Building $76,420 | $242,160 Land $12,900 Building $229,260 |
| 2022 | $1,672.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,370 Land $3,230 Building $32,140 | $106,110 Land $9,690 Building $96,420 |
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 2839 E Empire Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 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 Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1990 · 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.
The area around 2839 E Empire Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ALTAMONT serves 2,610 people · EPA ID IL0490050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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