Effingham County property record for 304 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,211 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-019-045 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-019-045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,211 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,211 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 304 N 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-3466 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 BLK 19 ALEXANDER & LITTLE NORTH ADDN 2931/12 2159/118 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALEXANDER & LITTLE NORTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
304 N 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 N 3RD ST, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3466 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131301234 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2931 / 12 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 N 3rd St was $3,126 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.1% from the year before.
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 | $3,126.00 (-7.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,410 (+9.99%) Land $13,750 Building $47,660 | $184,230 (+9.99%) Land $41,250 Building $142,980 |
| 2024 | $3,366.00 | $55,830 Land $12,500 Building $43,330 | $167,490 Land $37,500 Building $129,990 |
| 2022 | $2,678.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,560 Land $10,420 Building $36,140 | $139,680 Land $31,260 Building $108,420 |
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 N 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · 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.
The area around 304 N 3rd St 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 |
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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 434 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 | 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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