Champaign County property record for 304 Independence St, Dewey, IL 61840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,500 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $349 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-02-34-151-006 |
| Primary APN | 10-02-34-151-006 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 304 INDEPENDENCE ST |
|---|---|
| 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 1 HAMMERS, B.R., ADD |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMMERS, B.R., ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAMPAIGN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST BEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
304 Independence St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Champaign County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 INDEPENDENCE ST, DEWEY, IL 61840-9715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201219387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $12,130 Land $3,990 Building $8,140 | $36,390 Land $11,970 Building $24,420 | |
| 2024 | $349.00 | ||
| 2022 | $370.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,390 Land $3,090 Building $6,300 | $28,170 Land $9,270 Building $18,900 |
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 Independence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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.
Wildfire risk around 304 Independence 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 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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