Marion County property record for 304 Melrose Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,050 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,750 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1400069340 |
| Primary APN | 1400069340 |
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| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Lot Area | 6,310 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Street Address | 304 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CENTRALIA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62801-3650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MELROSE PLACE LOT 2 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRALIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 952400 |
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 Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SANDOVAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053887 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 304 MELROSE AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-3650 |
| Document Number | 2023R03843 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R03843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 304 MELROSE AVE, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-3650 |
| Document Number | 2023R03841 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R03841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 631 W NOLEMAN ST, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-5312 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 ORCHARD DR E, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4902 |
| Document Number | 2023R03842 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R03842 |
| Name | THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SANDOVAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Melrose Ave was $2,091.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion County |
| County Subdivision | Centralia Township |
| Municipality | Centralia City |
| Elementary School District | Centralia School District 135 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Centralia High School District 200 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed 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.
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 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.
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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CENTRALIA serves 12,182 people · EPA ID IL1214220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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