Champaign County property record for 303 Independence St, Dewey, IL 61840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,446 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,507 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2016 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-02-34-153-005 |
| Primary APN | 10-02-34-153-005 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,446 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 303 INDEPENDENCE ST |
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| City | DEWEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61840-9715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS PT 1, PT 2, PT 3 BLOCK 2 HAMMERS, B.R., ADD |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMMERS, B.R., ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAMPAIGN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST BEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Champaign County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 74, DEWEY, IL 61840-0074 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201321614 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHAMPAIGN IL |
| Property Address | 303 INDEPENDENCE ST, DEWEY, IL 61840-9715 |
| Document Number | 0000005018 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 INDEPENDENCE ST DEWEY IL 618409715, DEWEY, IL 61840-9715 |
| Document Number | 0000005018 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5018 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
Source: Champaign County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign County |
| County Subdivision | East Bend Township |
| Unified School District | Fisher Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,780 (+29.16%) Land $4,440 Building $26,340 | $92,340 (+29.16%) Land $13,320 Building $79,020 | |
| 2024 | $1,507.00 (+17.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,283.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,830 Land $3,430 Building $20,400 | $71,490 Land $10,290 Building $61,200 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2021 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1994–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | EJ WATER-DEWEY serves 350 people · EPA ID IL0195200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.52 mg/L (2016–2018) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jun 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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