Ford County property record for 447 Prospect Ave, Paxton, IL 60957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,166 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-14-17-302-012 |
| Primary APN | 11-14-17-302-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 8,320 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 51.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Street Address | 447 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PAXTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60957-1732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 3 MERCHANTS ADD 51.81 X 160 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCHANTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PATTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4050 |
| Census Tract | 961800 |
Source: Ford County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 447 PROSPECT AVE, PAXTON, IL 60957-1732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007238371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000238371 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Patton Township |
| Municipality | Paxton City |
| Unified School District | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,166.00 (+11.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,240 (+17.44%) Land $3,140 Building $28,100 | $93,720 (+17.44%) Land $9,420 Building $84,300 |
| 2024 | $1,948.00 (+11.38%) | $26,600 (+13%) Land $2,670 Building $23,930 | $79,800 (+13%) Land $8,010 Building $71,790 |
| 2022 | $1,749.00 | $23,540 Land $2,360 Building $21,180 | $70,620 Land $7,080 Building $63,540 |
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 May 22, 2022 · 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 | 1 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | PAXTON serves 4,200 people · EPA ID IL0530250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2015–2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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