Union County property record for 3170 Buffalo Gap Rd, Cobden, IL 62920
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Lot Size | 47.5 acres (2,069,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-18-00-186 |
| Primary APN | 01-18-00-186 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,069,100 sqft (47.5 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3170 BUFFALO GAP RD |
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| City | MAKANDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S18 T11 R1E NE NE & PT SE NE |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LICK CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
3170 Buffalo Gap Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Union County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 RICKDALE RD, CARBONDALE, IL 62902-7433 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 02023R1352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION IL |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | BUFFALO GAP RD, MAKANDA, IL 62958 |
| Document Number | 02023R1352 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R1352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 RICKDALE RD, CARBONDALE, IL 62902-7433 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3170 Buffalo Gap Rd was $1,309, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Union County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Union County |
| Secondary School District | Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,309.00 (+4.14%) | $22,590 (-26.27%) Land $11,930 Building $10,660 | $67,770 Land $35,790 Building $31,980 |
| 2024 | $1,257.00 | $30,640 Land $10,640 Building $20,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,050.00 | $16,868 Land $8,293 Building $8,575 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3170 Buffalo Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 2, 2008
| 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 3170 Buffalo Gap Rd is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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