Knox County property record for 304 E Bishop St, Yates City, IL 61572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 988 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,622 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,139 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-11-259-002 |
| Primary APN | 20-11-259-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,622 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 304 E BISHOP ST |
|---|---|
| City | YATES CITY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61572-9353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 25' LOT 5 & ALL LT 6 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE YATES CITY |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
304 E Bishop St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 E BISHOP ST, YATES CITY, IL 61572-9353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 304 E BISHOP ST, YATES CITY, IL 61572-9353 |
| Document Number | 0001068701 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1068701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $97.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 304 E BISHOP ST, YATES CITY, IL 61572-9353 |
| Document Number | 0001068702 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1068702 |
| Name | BANK OF YATES CITY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 4.15% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 304 E Bishop St was $2,139 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Salem Township |
| Municipality | Yates City Village |
| Unified School District | Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,139.00 | $30,160 Land $3,170 Building $26,990 | $90,480 Land $9,510 Building $80,970 |
| 2022 | $1,631.00 | $24,060 Land $2,530 Building $21,530 | $72,180 Land $7,590 Building $64,590 |
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 304 E Bishop 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 304 E Bishop 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 | YATES CITY serves 828 people · EPA ID IL0950700 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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