Jackson County property record for 494 Makanda Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,200 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,303 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 19-27-306-021 |
| Primary APN | 19-27-306-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 494 MAKANDA RD |
|---|---|
| City | MAKANDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62958-3103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF MAKANDA LOT 8 BLK 6 LOT SIZE 66 X 99 2007/37799 2016R002122 TRC 4376 2020R005044 TRC 5033 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINERVA ZIMMERMANS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAKANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
494 Makanda Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 775 SHEPPARD LN, MAKANDA, IL 62958-2934 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005044 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 494 MAKANDA RD, MAKANDA, IL 62958-3103 |
| Document Number | 0000005044 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Instrument | 5044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 775 SHEPPARD LN MAKANDA IL 629582934, MAKANDA, IL 62958-2934 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Makanda Rd was $1,303, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Makanda Township |
| Municipality | Makanda Village |
| Secondary School District | Carbondale Community High School District 165 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,303.00 (+6.54%) | $15,543 Land $975 Building $14,568 | $46,629 Land $2,925 Building $43,704 |
| 2024 | $1,223.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,468.00 | $15,086 Land $738 Building $14,348 | $45,258 Land $2,214 Building $43,044 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Makanda Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1999–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake flooding |
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 494 Makanda Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BUNCOMBE WATER DISTRICT serves 1,030 people · EPA ID IL0775420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2025 Turbidity resolved · Jun 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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