Grundy County property record for 485 S Front St, Braidwood, IL 60408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 808 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,758 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-24-452-009 |
| Primary APN | 09-24-452-009 |
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| Building Area | 808 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Street Address | 485 S STATE ROUTE 53 |
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| City | BRACEVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60407-9730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB OF BLK 13 OF GODLEY LTS 4 & 5 DOC 374049 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | GRUNDY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRACEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
485 S Front St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Grundy County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 S STATE ROUTE 53, BRACEVILLE, IL 60407-9730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| May 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000629846 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRUNDY IL |
| Property Address | 485 S FRONT ST, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000572142 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 572142 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 48 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | GRUNDY IL |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 485 S FRONT ST, BRAIDWOOD, IL 60408-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000603197 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 603197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 485 S STATE ROUTE 53, BRACEVILLE, IL 60407-9730 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 485 S Front St was $5,758 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Grundy County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy County |
| County Subdivision | Braceville Township |
| Municipality | Godley Village |
| Elementary School District | Braceville School District 75 (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,758.00 | $76,904 Land $14,541 Building $62,363 | $230,712 Land $43,623 Building $187,089 |
| 2022 | $4,271.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $63,043 Land $11,920 Building $51,123 | $189,129 Land $35,760 Building $153,369 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 485 S Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · other causes |
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 risk around 485 S Front St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | GODLEY PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT serves 566 people · EPA ID IL1970130 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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