Fayette County property record for 494 E 1550 Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 8.7 acres (378,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,687 (2025) |
| APN | 02-13-14-400-005 |
| Primary APN | 02-13-14-400-005 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Lot Area | 378,972 sqft (8.7 acres) |
| Street Address | 494 E 1550 AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VANDALIA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62471-4264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 14-6N-1W, PT NE SE, BK 891 PG 57, 02-B-24 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3103 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
494 E 1550 Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Fayette County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 E 1550 AVE, VANDALIA, IL 62471-4264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 E 1550 Ave was $1,687 with exemptions applied, up 13.9% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette County |
| County Subdivision | Bear Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,687.00 (+13.91%) | $39,319 Land $3,786 Building $35,533 | $117,957 Land $11,358 Building $106,599 |
| 2024 | $1,481.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,552.00 | $26,761 Land $2,576 Building $24,185 | $80,283 Land $7,728 Building $72,555 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 494 E 1550 Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 494 E 1550 Ave 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 Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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