Coles County property record for 344 B St, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 714 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-1-06629-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-1-06629-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 714 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 714 sqft |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 266 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 344 B ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-1312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CO CLERKS SURVEY (LOTS 26 & 27 OLIVER SALLEES 1ST ADD) LOT 8 SE 1/4 SEC 10 T12N R09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVER SALLEES 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
344 B St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 344 B ST, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025820603 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000768980 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 344 B ST, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1312 |
| Document Number | 201700768980 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700768980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 JACKSON AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1944 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 344 B St was $1,005 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Coles County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles County |
| County Subdivision | Charleston Township |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,005.00 | $13,925 Land $3,533 Building $10,392 | $41,775 Land $10,599 Building $31,176 |
| 2023 | $11,540 Land $2,928 Building $8,612 | $34,620 Land $8,784 Building $25,836 | |
| 2020 | $1,014.00 |
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 344 B St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 344 B St 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 | CHARLESTON serves 17,286 people · EPA ID IL0290100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 414 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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