Coles County property record for 421 W Pierce Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,195 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-2-07269-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-2-07269-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 15 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 421 W PIERCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-2547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRLANE DRIVE SUBD LOT 26 EX: THAT PT TO CITY OF CHARLESTON VOL 701 PG 194 (15X15) NE 1/4 SEC 15 T12N R09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRLANE DRIVE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
421 W Pierce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 W PIERCE AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012735832 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000790484 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 421 W PIERCE AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2547 |
| Document Number | 202000790484 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000790484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 W PIERCE AVE, 421, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2547 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 W PIERCE AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2547 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 W Pierce Ave was $2,195 with a homeowner'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 | $2,195.00 | $36,155 Land $4,606 Building $31,549 | $108,465 Land $13,818 Building $94,647 |
| 2023 | $29,962 Land $3,817 Building $26,145 | $89,886 Land $11,451 Building $78,435 | |
| 2020 | $2,094.00 |
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 421 W Pierce 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.
The area around 421 W Pierce Ave 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 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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