Randolph County property record for 421 Bem St, Chester, IL 62233
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,665 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-064-003-00 |
| Primary APN | 18-064-003-00 |
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| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
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| Street Address | 421 BEM ST |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62233-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 364/406 794/895 NW 1/2 LOT 1 2 BLK 42 SWANWICK'S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SWANWICK'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 951201 |
Source: Randolph County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 BEM ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005220922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 794 / 895 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Property Address | 421 BEM ST, CHESTER, IL 62233-1027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2018R02479 |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R02479 |
| Name | BUENA VISTA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| County | Randolph County |
| Unified School District | Chester Community Unit School District 139 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,750 (+6.83%) Land $4,000 Building $27,750 | $95,250 (+6.83%) Land $12,000 Building $83,250 | |
| 2024 | $1,665.00 (+18.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,720 (+14.2%) Land $3,745 Building $25,975 | $89,160 (+14.2%) Land $11,235 Building $77,925 |
| 2022 | $1,406.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,025 Land $3,280 Building $22,745 | $78,075 Land $9,840 Building $68,235 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2022
| 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.
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 | Indirect within 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 | CHESTER serves 8,407 people · EPA ID IL1570100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BLIP Networks, ClearWave, Verizon.
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