481 Jacobs Way, Forsyth, IL 62535 Property Records

Macon County property record for 481 Jacobs Way, Forsyth, IL 62535

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$21,000 (Feb 2000)
Tax Bill	$4,536 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-07-14-178-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-07-14-178-026`
Alternative APN	`07-14-178-026`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,518 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,518 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	91 sqft
Deck Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	070714178026
Street Address	481 JACOBS WAY
City	FORSYTH
State	IL
Zip	62535-8946
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MUNICIPAL
Legal Description	EAGLE RIDGE ESTATES 3RD ADD LOT 74 00BK3020/811 IRREG 00BK2956/262 21,000
Legal Range	02E
Legal Township	17N
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	EAGLE RIDGE ESTATES 3RD ADD
Legal Lot Number	74
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY POINT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	2901

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	481 JACOBS WAY, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8946
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SCOTT STATE BANK
Jul 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SCOTT STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	481 JACOBS WAY, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8946
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4750/870
Date	Jul 2, 2020
Book Page	4750/870
Instrument	1962981

Lender

Name	SCOTT STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MACON IL
Property Address	481 JACOBS WAY, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8946
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4750/870
Date	Jul 2, 2020
Book Page	4750/870
Instrument	1962981

Lender

Name	SCOTT STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Macon County
County Subdivision	Hickory Point Township
Municipality	Forsyth Village
Unified School District	Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,536.00	$71,040 Land $10,636 Building $60,404	$213,141 Land $31,911 Building $181,230

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · 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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	18 (1990–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA	10 of 18
Most Recent Claim	May 2013 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	FORSYTH serves 3,490 people · EPA ID IL1150200
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb
Copper	1.65 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jan 2021
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Rise Broadband Fiber	1,000 / 200
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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