Knox County property record for 444 E Coal St, Wataga, IL 61488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,176 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-433-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-433-004 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 444 E COAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATAGA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61488-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POST ADDN LOT 1 & E 1/2 LOT 2 BLK 10 VILLAGE OF WATAGA |
| Legal Subdivision | POST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 E COAL ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 444 E COAL ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5236 |
| Document Number | 0001057775 |
| Map Reference | VL 33 PG 296 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1057775 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $108.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 E COAL ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5236 |
| Document Number | 0001057776 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1057776 |
| Name | MIDWEST BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Wataga Village |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,385.00 (+85.28%) | $47,540 (+71.38%) Land $4,440 Building $43,100 | $142,620 (+71.38%) Land $13,320 Building $129,300 |
| 2022 | $1,827.00 | $27,740 Land $3,490 Building $24,250 | $83,220 Land $10,470 Building $72,750 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 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 | 2 in force |
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WATAGA serves 965 people · EPA ID IL0950600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Oneida Network Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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