Knox County property record for 2879 Knox Road 500 E, Rio, IL 61472
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 980 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 8.77 acres (382,021 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $191,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-12-100-009 |
| Primary APN | 01-12-100-009 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 980 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 382,021 sqft (8.77 acres) |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Pole Barn | 1,080 sqft |
| Street Address | 2879 KNOX ROAD 500 E |
|---|---|
| City | RIO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61472-9767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A & BEG 1577.5' S & 375' E NW COR E317.2', S358.6', SW276.81', SW129.05', N606' TO POB PT NW SEC 12 T13 R1 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 13 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
2879 Knox Road 500 E, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2879 KNOX ROAD 500 E, RIO, IL 61472-9767 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Property Address | 2879 KNOX ROAD 500 E, RIO, IL 61472-9767 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001070458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1070458 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2879 Knox Road 500 E was $9,355 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Rio Township |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,355.00 | $124,910 Land $6,090 Building $118,820 | |
| 2023 | $332,880 Land $15,930 Building $316,950 | ||
| 2022 | $7,754.00 | $97,780 Land $4,850 Building $92,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2879 Knox Road 500 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2879 Knox Road 500 E 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Diverse Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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