Effingham County property record for 308 Illinois Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-003-018 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-003-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Street Address | 308 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 CA THOELE SUBD AKA CLEM THOELE SUB 3738/288 468/173 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOELE SUBDIVISION AKA CLEM THOELE SUBDI |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
308 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 ILLINOIS AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-2142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3738 / 288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 308 ILLINOIS AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-2142 |
| Document Number | 003738/288 |
| Book / Page | 3738 / 288 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202121005573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 308 ILLINOIS AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-2142 |
| Document Number | 202121005574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202121005574 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 Illinois Ave was $2,299 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,299.00 | $46,750 Land $8,470 Building $38,280 | $140,250 Land $25,410 Building $114,840 |
| 2022 | $342.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,450 Land $6,420 Building $29,030 | $106,350 Land $19,260 Building $87,090 |
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 Illinois Ave 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 January 17, 2025 · 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 Policies | 1 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.
The area around 308 Illinois Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | EFFINGHAM serves 12,252 people · EPA ID IL0490250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 434 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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