Effingham County property record for 300 Olive St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,616 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,744 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-004-037 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-004-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 300 OLIVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 81,82,83 & 84 BLK 9 WATSON 25002653 25002652 2345/191 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE VILLAGE OF WATSON |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81-84 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
300 Olive St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 OLIVE ST, WATSON, IL 62473-1063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252653 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 300 Olive St was $1,744 with exemptions applied.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Watson Township |
| Municipality | Watson Village |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,744.00 | $64,590 Land $7,060 Building $57,530 | $193,770 Land $21,180 Building $172,590 |
| 2022 | $1,908.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $48,310 Land $5,280 Building $43,030 | $144,930 Land $15,840 Building $129,090 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 300 Olive St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| 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 300 Olive St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | EJ WATER-WATSON serves 754 people · EPA ID IL0490500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2021 |
| 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Wisper ISP.
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