Lee County property record for 307 John St, Steward, IL 60553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,809 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,368 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,200 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-06-21-101-016 |
| Primary APN | 01-06-21-101-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,809 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 629 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 629 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,368 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Account Number | 150829 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 307 JOHN ST |
| City | STEWARD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60553-9601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT/LOT:00 TWP:00 RNG/BLK:001 VIL. OF STEW. LOTS 7 8 8903-0185 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4040 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
307 John St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Lee County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 JOHN ST, STEWARD, IL 60553-9601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201902946 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 307 JOHN ST, STEWARD, IL 60553-9601 |
| Document Number | 0201902946 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201902946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 307 JOHN ST, STEWARD, IL 60553-9601 |
| Document Number | 0201902947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201902947 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.88% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 307 John St was $3,200 with exemptions applied, down 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee County |
| County Subdivision | Alto Township |
| Municipality | Steward Village |
| Secondary School District | Rochelle Township High School District 212 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Steward Elementary School District 220 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,200.00 (-7.86%) | $60,563 (+18%) Land $5,597 Building $54,966 | $181,689 (+18%) Land $16,791 Building $164,898 |
| 2024 | $3,473.00 | $51,324 Land $4,743 Building $46,581 | $153,972 Land $14,229 Building $139,743 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 31, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1999–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 307 John 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 | STEWARD serves 238 people · EPA ID IL1030450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: LR Communications, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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