Jackson County property record for 397 Watson Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-03-403-049 |
| Primary APN | 14-03-403-049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 20,400 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Street Address | 937 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-6182 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEE 14-03-403-049 LOTS 23 THRU 28, BLK 27; MT CARBON ADD 756/580; TRC 2380 2021R002929 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT CARBON ADD |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-28 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 14-03-403-049
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 937 WATSON RD, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-6182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002929 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 WATSON RD, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966 |
| Document Number | 0000002929 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R002929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,656 (+349.96%) Land $1,697 Building $3,959 | $16,968 (+349.96%) Land $5,091 Building $11,877 | |
| 2024 | $528.00 (+271.83%) | ||
| 2022 | $142.00 | $1,257 Land $1,257 | $3,771 Land $3,771 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (17077C), as of June 11, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170770107005, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 42% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
May also be available: Blip Networks, Frontier, Mediacom Communications.
Based on FCC filings for 7 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0770500, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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