Knox County property record for 301 E Center Ave, Rio, IL 61472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 964 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.946 acres (41,239 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,068 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-16-355-001 |
| Primary APN | 01-16-355-001 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 964 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Basement Area | 964 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 41,239 sqft (0.946 acres) |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pole Barn | 1,008 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 301 E CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61472-5054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RE SUB DIV 1904 LOTS 10 11 1 2 & 13 S16 T13 R1 LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 13 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RE SUB DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-6 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
301 E Center Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 E CENTER AVE, RIO, IL 61472-5054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 301 E CENTER AVE, RIO, IL 61472-5054 |
| Document Number | 0001087156 |
| Map Reference | VL 5 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1087156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $354.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E CENTER AVE, RIO, IL 61472-5054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 301 E Center Ave was $5,068 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 |
| Municipality | Rio Village |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,068.00 | $66,020 Land $3,340 Building $62,680 | $198,060 Land $10,020 Building $188,040 |
| 2022 | $3,878.00 | $54,970 Land $2,720 Building $52,250 | $164,910 Land $8,160 Building $156,750 |
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 301 E Center Ave 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 301 E Center Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | RIO serves 265 people · EPA ID IL0950450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Oneida Network Services DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures