Knox County property record for 296 E Monroe St, Saint Augustine, IL 61474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,108 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.479 acres (20,887 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,100 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-32-431-006 |
| Primary APN | 17-32-431-006 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 20,887 sqft (0.479 acres) |
| Street Address | 296 MONROE ST |
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| City | SAINT AUGUSTINE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61474-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MATTINGLYS SECOND ADDN E 150' OF N 139' LOT 6 BLK 22 VILLAGE OF ST AUGUSTINE |
| Legal Subdivision | MATTINGLYS SECOND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | INDIAN POINT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5058 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
296 E Monroe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 MONROE ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, IL 61474-1007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 296 E MONROE ST, ST AUGUSTINE, IL 61474 |
| Document Number | 0001074343 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1074343 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 296 E MONROE ST, ST AUGUSTINE, IL 61474 |
| Document Number | 0001074344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1074344 |
| Name | ABINGDON BANKING CENTER |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 3.44% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 296 E Monroe St was $329 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Indian Point Township |
| Municipality | St. Augustine Village |
| Unified School District | Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $329.00 | $9,450 Land $2,310 Building $7,140 | $28,350 Land $6,930 Building $21,420 |
| 2022 | $350.00 | $7,920 Land $1,930 Building $5,990 | $23,760 Land $5,790 Building $17,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 E Monroe St 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 296 E Monroe 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 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 | ST AUGUSTINE serves 119 people · EPA ID IL0950500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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