Jackson County property record for 340 Melody Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,545 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,981 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-21-453-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-453-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,545 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,609 sqft (1.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 312 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 3,220 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 340 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-4508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GROB LITTLE RANCHES LOT 7 BEING A PT OF S 1/2 SE 1/4 & PT SE 1/4 SW 1/4 DR --484/327--567/755--590/196--856/171--889/906--1071/385-- 2001/8512 2009/29083 2012/30245 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROB LITTLE RANCHES |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERSET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
340 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 340 MELODY LN, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20126754 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 30245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 340 Melody Ln was $3,981 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Somerset Township |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,981.00 (+8.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,846 Land $4,715 Building $56,131 | $182,538 Land $14,145 Building $168,393 |
| 2024 | $3,677.00 | ||
| 2022 | $3,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,012 Land $3,488 Building $41,524 | $135,036 Land $10,464 Building $124,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 340 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| 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 340 Melody Ln is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.
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