Knox County property record for 308 E Prairie St, Wataga, IL 61488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,776 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,541 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-261-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-261-001 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 308 E PRAIRIE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATAGA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61488-9464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 96.5' OF N33' LOT 7 & W96.5' LOT 8 BLK 46 VILLAGE OF WATAGA |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE WATAGA |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
308 E Prairie St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-9464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 308 E PRAIRIE ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-9464 |
| Document Number | 0001064573 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1064573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $86.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 E PRAIRIE ST WATAGA IL 614889464, WATAGA, IL 61488-9464 |
| Document Number | 1064574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1064574 |
| Name | IH MS VLY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MOLINE, IL 61265 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2050 |
| Rate | 2.62% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 308 E Prairie St was $2,541 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Wataga Village |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,541.00 | $37,180 Land $3,740 Building $33,440 | $111,540 Land $11,220 Building $100,320 |
| 2022 | $1,638.00 | $25,490 Land $2,940 Building $22,550 | $76,470 Land $8,820 Building $67,650 |
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 308 E Prairie St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · 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 |
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 308 E Prairie 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WATAGA serves 965 people · EPA ID IL0950600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Oneida Network Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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