Coles County property record for 42 Mitchell Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-2-10276-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-2-10276-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Street Address | 42 MITCHELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-2957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MIDWEST PARK SUBD LOT 42 NE 1/4 SEC 14 T12N R09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDWEST PARK SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
42 Mitchell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 MITCHELL AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2957 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 202600822281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 42 MITCHELL AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2957 |
| Document Number | 202600822281 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026822281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3102 OAKWOOD DR, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-4413 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Mitchell Ave was $1,173 with exemptions applied, down 6.2% 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 | $1,173.00 (-6.16%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $38,025 (+12.82%) Land $5,032 Building $32,993 | $114,075 (+12.82%) Land $15,096 Building $98,979 |
| 2024 | $1,250.00 | $33,705 (+9.5%) Land $4,566 Building $29,139 | $101,115 (+9.5%) Land $13,698 Building $87,417 |
| 2023 | $30,781 Land $4,170 Building $26,611 | $92,343 Land $12,510 Building $79,833 | |
| 2020 | $1,536.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Mitchell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011
| 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 42 Mitchell Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 246 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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