Randolph County property record for 308 Ben St, Chester, IL 62233
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,311 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-188-004-00 |
| Primary APN | 18-188-004-00 |
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| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
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| Street Address | 308 BEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62233-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 530/279 547/1007 559/324 LOT 6 & 7 A S/D OF PT SW SW SEC 8 T7 R6 BIRCHLER ACRES |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 951201 |
308 Ben St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Randolph County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 BEN ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-2234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 Ben St was $5,311 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.2% from the year before.
Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| County | Randolph County |
| Unified School District | Chester Community Unit School District 139 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,311.00 (+8.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,630 (+7.56%) Land $7,275 Building $74,355 | $244,890 (+7.56%) Land $21,825 Building $223,065 |
| 2024 | $4,908.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,895 Land $6,765 Building $69,130 | $227,685 Land $20,295 Building $207,390 |
| 2022 | $4,144.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,020 Land $5,795 Building $59,225 | $195,060 Land $17,385 Building $177,675 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 Ben 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 18, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 308 Ben St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | CHESTER serves 8,407 people · EPA ID IL1570100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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