Effingham County property record for 309 E Walnut St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,064 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,137 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-041-008 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-041-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 309 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-1061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 INDIAN HILLS SUB 3262/255 2253/143 1274/322 1258/288 721/406 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 E WALNUT ST, WATSON, IL 62473-1061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20064270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2253 / 143 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 003262/255 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,137.00 (+39.34%) | $25,160 (+21.55%) Land $4,150 Building $21,010 | $75,480 (+21.55%) Land $12,450 Building $63,030 |
| 2022 | $816.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,700 Land $3,420 Building $17,280 | $62,100 Land $10,260 Building $51,840 |
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.
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.
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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Wisper ISP.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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