Morgan County property record for 306 E Independence Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,003 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,041 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-16-308-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-308-005 |
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| Building Area | 1,003 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Street Address | 306 E INDEPENDENCE AVE |
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| City | JACKSONVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62650-1345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RNG/BLK: TWP:0 SECT/LOT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE COX RESUB DIVISION LT 2 LT 58FT X 180FT DOC-145029 10-62 |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | COX RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE NO. 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 951600 |
306 E Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Morgan County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 E INDEPENDENCE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-1345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021640706 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 306 E INDEPENDENCE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-1345 |
| Document Number | 0000640706 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 640706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 306 E INDEPENDENCE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-1345 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 306 E Independence Ave was $1,041 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Morgan County assessment roll, as of May 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan County |
| Municipality | Jacksonville City |
| Unified School District | Jacksonville School District 117 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,041.00 (+10.16%) | $18,040 Land $1,040 Building $17,000 | $54,120 Land $3,120 Building $51,000 |
| 2024 | $945.00 | ||
| 2023 | $15,000 (+14.85%) Land $1,040 Building $13,960 | $45,000 (+14.85%) Land $3,120 Building $41,880 | |
| 2022 | $672.00 (-2.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,060 Land $1,040 Building $12,020 | $39,180 Land $3,120 Building $36,060 |
| 2021 | $688.00 |
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 306 E Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2009 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · 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 306 E Independence 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 |
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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 | JACKSONVILLE serves 19,903 people · EPA ID IL1370200 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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