Effingham County property record for 2896 E Empire Dr, Altamont, IL 62411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,500 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,036 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-02-211-061 |
| Primary APN | 09-02-211-061 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2896 E EMPIRE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ALTAMONT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62411-3512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 TOWN & COUNTRY SUB 2313/135 1484/270 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & COUNTRY SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
2896 E Empire Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2007.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2896 E EMPIRE DR, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-3512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20002001758 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 2313/135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2896 E Empire Dr was $3,036 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.3% from the year before.
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 | $3,036.00 (+10.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,310 (+1%) Land $4,240 Building $52,070 | $168,930 (+1%) Land $12,720 Building $156,210 |
| 2024 | $2,753.00 | $51,190 Land $3,850 Building $47,340 | $153,570 Land $11,550 Building $142,020 |
| 2022 | $2,074.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,310 Land $3,180 Building $39,130 | $126,930 Land $9,540 Building $117,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2896 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.
Wildfire risk around 2896 E Empire Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | 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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