Knox County property record for 318 E Coal St, Wataga, IL 61488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,282 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-453-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-453-002 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 318 E COAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATAGA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61488-5036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 21.5' LOTS 1 & 2 & E 78.5' LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 50 VILLAGE OF WATAGA |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE WATAGA |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 318 E COAL ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Property Address | 318 E COAL ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | WESTERN ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001069553 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1069553 |
| Name | FARMERS & MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $4,066.00 (+34.72%) | $55,900 (+33.41%) Land $4,460 Building $51,440 | $167,700 (+33.41%) Land $13,380 Building $154,320 |
| 2022 | $3,018.00 | $41,900 Land $3,510 Building $38,390 | $125,700 Land $10,530 Building $115,170 |
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 August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 |
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 196 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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