Effingham County property record for 309 Illini St, Watson, IL 62473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 936 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,170 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-21-041-028 |
| Primary APN | 14-21-041-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 309 ILLINI ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62473-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 28 & E 47FT OF LOT 27 INDIAN HILLS SUB ADD A 2900/335 2822/155 1860/285 1133/218 1117/168 897/316 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN HILLS SUBDIVISION ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-27 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
309 Illini St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 ILLINI ST, WATSON, IL 62473-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121206804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2900 / 335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2822/155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Illini St was $1,170.
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 | $1,170.00 | $20,200 Land $6,630 Building $13,570 | $60,600 Land $19,890 Building $40,710 |
| 2022 | $589.00 | $15,110 Land $4,960 Building $10,150 | $45,330 Land $14,880 Building $30,450 |
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 309 Illini 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 309 Illini 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 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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