Coles County property record for 409 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,396 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1-02798-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-1-02798-000 |
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| Building Area | 10,396 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 54.9 ft wide |
| Street Address | 409 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-2046 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHARLESTON BLK 2 LOTS 13 & W 32.5 FT LOT 14 SW 1/4 SEC 11 T12N R09E FKA WHATS COOKIN WBS PUB & GRILL |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHARLESTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6019 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
409 7th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 BIGGS DR, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COLUMBIA STATE BANK |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018775142 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Property Address | 409 7TH ST, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 821 BIGGS DR, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1817 |
| Document Number | 202300807207 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300807207 |
| Name | COLUMBIA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLESTON, IL 61920 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 409 7TH ST, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2046 |
| Document Number | 201800775142 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800775142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLES COUNTY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $345.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 821 BIGGS DR, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1817 |
| Document Number | 201800775143 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800775143 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 409 7th St was $6,584, up 3.4% from the year before.
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 | $6,584.00 (+3.41%) | $90,421 (+10.2%) Land $10,415 Building $80,006 | $271,263 (+10.2%) Land $31,245 Building $240,018 |
| 2024 | $6,367.00 | $82,052 (+9.5%) Land $9,451 Building $72,601 | $246,156 (+9.5%) Land $28,353 Building $217,803 |
| 2023 | $74,933 Land $8,631 Building $66,302 | $224,799 Land $25,893 Building $198,906 | |
| 2020 | $5,153.00 |
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 409 7th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 409 7th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 470 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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