Effingham County property record for 304 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-058-050 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-058-050 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Street Address | 304 E KREKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-4015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 & S 59FT OF W 44.4FT LOT 8 BL PETTY SUB 3292/121 3292/113 350/242 |
| Legal Subdivision | BL PETTY SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
304 E Kreke Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 E KREKE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-4015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171701608 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3292 / 121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 304 E KREKE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-4015 |
| Document Number | 3292/121 |
| Book / Page | 3292 / 121 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201701701608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 W EICHE AVE, 305, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-2726 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7840 N 1375TH ST # Q, Q, NEWTON, IL 62448-4125 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 E Kreke Ave was $1,483 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,483.00 | $32,300 Land $9,080 Building $23,220 | $96,900 Land $27,240 Building $69,660 |
| 2022 | $1,200.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,490 Land $6,880 Building $17,610 | $73,470 Land $20,640 Building $52,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 E Kreke Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 304 E Kreke Ave 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 | 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 | EFFINGHAM serves 12,252 people · EPA ID IL0490250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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