Knox County property record for 306 E Ward St, Altona, IL 61414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,023 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.809 acres (35,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-413-009 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-413-009 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 35,248 sqft (0.809 acres) |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 306 E WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTONA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61414-5026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1,2,7 & 8 BLK 17 ALTONA (ORIG TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
306 E Ward St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 E WARD ST, ALTONA, IL 61414-5026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 306 E Ward St was $842 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Altona Village |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Walnut Grove Township |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $842.00 | $15,520 Land $3,870 Building $11,650 | $46,560 Land $11,610 Building $34,950 |
| 2022 | $609.00 | $12,710 Land $3,170 Building $9,540 | $38,130 Land $9,510 Building $28,620 |
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 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 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.
Wildfire risk around 306 E Ward 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 | None beyond 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 | ALTONA serves 483 people · EPA ID IL0950100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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