Effingham County property record for 307 W Main St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,278 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,556 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-003-008 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-003-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Street Address | 307 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SW 3083/80 3083/78 3010/278 2489/9 2416/186 2410/220 1625/262 1109/87 948/297 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
307 W Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 SUNSET DR, WATSON, IL 62473-1028 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141405291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3083 / 80 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3083/078 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 307 W Main St was $1,556.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Watson Township |
| Municipality | Watson Village |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,556.00 | $26,860 Land $9,830 Building $17,030 | $80,580 Land $29,490 Building $51,090 |
| 2022 | $488.00 | $20,090 Land $7,350 Building $12,740 | $60,270 Land $22,050 Building $38,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| 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 307 W Main St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | EJ WATER-WATSON serves 754 people · EPA ID IL0490500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EJ WATER COOPERATIVE |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Nov 2021 |
| 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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