304 Melrose Ave, Centralia, IL 62801 Property Records

Marion County property record for 304 Melrose Ave, Centralia, IL 62801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,050 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,310 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$28,750 (May 2005)
Tax Bill$2,091 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1400069340

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1400069340

Interior

Building Area1,050 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,050 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,050 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Lot Area6,310 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address304 MELROSE AVE
CityCENTRALIA
StateIL
Zip62801-3650
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMELROSE PLACE LOT 2 BLK 3
Legal SubdivisionMELROSE PLACE
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionMARION IL
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRALIA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2029
Census Tract952400

Owner

304 Melrose Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2005.

Source: Marion County records, as of August 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 21, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SANDOVAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 31, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20053887
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateSep 21, 2023
Property Address304 MELROSE AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-3650
Document Number2023R03843
Instrument DateSep 21, 2023
Instrument2023R03843
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateSep 21, 2023
Property Address304 MELROSE AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-3650
Document Number2023R03841
Instrument DateSep 21, 2023
Instrument2023R03841
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$30.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address631 W NOLEMAN ST, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5312

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902

Mortgage

Document Number2023R03842
DateSep 21, 2023
Instrument2023R03842
Lender
NameTHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SANDOVAL
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueSep 21, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate8.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Melrose Ave was $2,091.

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMarion County
County SubdivisionCentralia Township
MunicipalityCentralia City
Elementary School DistrictCentralia School District 135 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictCentralia High School District 200 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,091.00$29,350 Land $2,510 Building $26,840$88,050 Land $7,530 Building $80,520
2022$2,037.00$22,000 Land $1,280 Building $20,720$66,000 Land $3,840 Building $62,160

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 304 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2011

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 304 Melrose 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCENTRALIA
serves 12,182 people · EPA ID IL1214220
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
ClearWave
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Wisper ISP
Fixed Wireless
400 / 30
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GigFire.

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