Morgan County property record for 302 E Independence Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,009 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-16-308-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-308-004 |
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| Building Area | 1,009 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Street Address | 302 E INDEPENDENCE AVE |
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| City | JACKSONVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62650-1345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RNG/BLK: TWP:0 SECT/LOT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE COX RESUB DIVISION LT 1 LT 58FT X 180FT DOC-428410 5-93 14,500 |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | COX RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE NO. 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 951600 |
302 E Independence Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Morgan County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1851 CEDAR ST, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-2231 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021638142 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 302 E INDEPENDENCE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000638142 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 638142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $46.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1851 CEDAR ST, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000638143 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 638143 |
| Name | TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 302 E Independence Ave was $990, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Morgan County assessment roll, as of May 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan County |
| Municipality | Jacksonville City |
| Unified School District | Jacksonville School District 117 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $990.00 (+5.54%) | $11,450 Land $1,040 Building $10,410 | $34,350 Land $3,120 Building $31,230 |
| 2024 | $938.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,590 (+0.1%) Land $1,040 Building $8,550 | $28,770 (+0.1%) Land $3,120 Building $25,650 | |
| 2022 | $912.00 (-12.56%) | $9,580 Land $1,040 Building $8,540 | $28,740 Land $3,120 Building $25,620 |
| 2021 | $1,043.00 |
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 302 E Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2009 · 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · 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.
The area around 302 E Independence Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | JACKSONVILLE serves 19,903 people · EPA ID IL1370200 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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