427 E Spruce St, Paxton, IL 60957 Property Records

Ford County property record for 427 E Spruce St, Paxton, IL 60957

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 663 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$133,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$1,867 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2005 Mortgage
Oct 2025 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-14-08-331-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-14-08-331-011

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area663 sqft Living Area
Basement Area442 sqft
Unfinished Basement442 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address427 E SPRUCE ST
CityPAXTON
StateIL
Zip60957-1036
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 BLK 9 RAILROAD ADD 50 X 160
Legal Range10E
Legal Township23N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionRAILROAD ADD
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionFORD IL
Township / Civil DivisionPATTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract961800

Owner

427 E Spruce St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2025.

Source: Ford County records, as of October 16, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 9, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FARMERS-MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF PAXTO
Oct 8, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Oct 8, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Oct 8, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Oct 8, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE AVON, CHICAGO TITLE CHAMPION
Jan 23, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 8, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 8, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 31, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025286729
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFORD IL
Property Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000231864
DateFeb 9, 2005
Instrument231864
Lender
NameFARMERS-MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF PAXTO
Address101 N TAFT ST, PAXTON, IL 60957
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 9, 2035

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFORD IL
Property Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address704 W CLARK ST, THOMASBORO, IL 61878-9737

Mortgage

Document Number0000286730
DateOct 8, 2025
Instrument286730
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
TypeLending Institution
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.75%

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFORD IL
Property Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000286731
DateOct 8, 2025
Instrument286731
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
TypeLending Institution
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueNov 1, 2035
Interest
Rate8.75%

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFORD IL
Recording DateOct 8, 2025
Property Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
Document Number0000286729
Instrument DateOct 7, 2025
Instrument286729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2025
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$199.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036

Mortgage

Document Number0000286730
DateOct 8, 2025
Instrument286730
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055

Mortgage

Document Number0000286731
DateOct 8, 2025
Instrument286731
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueNov 1, 2035

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFORD IL
Recording DateOct 8, 2025
Property Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
Document Number0000286729
Instrument DateOct 7, 2025
Instrument286729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE AVON, CHICAGO TITLE CHAMPION

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$133.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFORD IL
Recording DateJan 23, 2023
Property Address427 E SPRUCE ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1036
Document Number0000280675
Instrument DateJan 16, 2023
Instrument280675
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 8, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$39.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2171 E 600N RD, PAXTON, IL 60957-4170

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 427 E Spruce St was $1,867, up 6.6% from the year before.

Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyFord County
County SubdivisionPatton Township
MunicipalityPaxton City
Unified School DistrictPaxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,867.00 (+6.56%)$21,760 (+17.43%) Land $2,510 Building $19,250$65,280 (+17.43%) Land $7,530 Building $57,750
2024$1,752.00$18,530 Land $2,140 Building $16,390$55,590 Land $6,420 Building $49,170
2022$1,634.00$16,390 Land $1,890 Building $14,500$49,170 Land $5,670 Building $43,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 427 E Spruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 22, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 427 E Spruce St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPAXTON
serves 4,200 people · EPA ID IL0530250
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.4 mg/L (2015–2017)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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