494 Willow St, Herscher, IL 60941 Property Records

Kankakee County property record for 494 Willow St, Herscher, IL 60941

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.573 acres (24,972 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$275,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$7,662 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-14-28-114-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-14-28-114-026

Exterior

Lot Area24,972 sqft (0.573 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address494 WILLOW ST
CityHERSCHER
StateIL
Zip60941-4506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHERSCHER IMP CORP 8TH LTS 19-20 28-30-10E
Legal Subdivision257
Legal Lot Number19-20
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Township / Civil DivisionPILOT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2065
Census Tract12600

Owner

Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address494 WILLOW ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-4506
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF RANTOUL
Mar 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS INC
May 30, 2017Deed, Transfer
STANDARD TITLE
May 30, 2017Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MIDLAND STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20232222
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateMar 15, 2023
Property Address494 WILLOW ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-4506
Document Number0202302222
Instrument DateMar 13, 2023
Instrument202302222
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2023
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$412.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address494 WILLOW ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-4506

Mortgage

Document Number0202302223
DateMar 15, 2023
Instrument202302223
Lender
NameBANK OF RANTOUL
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7%

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Property Address494 WILLOW ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-4506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2020

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202003119
DateMar 24, 2020
Instrument202003119
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateMay 30, 2017
Property Address494 WILLOW ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-4506
Document Number201705693
Map ReferenceBK 655 PG 139
Instrument DateMay 24, 2017
Instrument201705693
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021
Title CompanySTANDARD TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$375.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address932 N WESTERN HILLS DR, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7486

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateMay 30, 2017
Property Address494 WILLOW ST, HERSCHER, IL 60941-4506
Document Number0201705693
Map ReferenceBK 655 PG 139
Instrument DateMay 24, 2017
Instrument201705693
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2022
Title CompanySTANDARD TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$375.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address932 N WESTERN HILLS DR, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7486

Mortgage

Document Number0201705694
DateMay 30, 2017
Instrument201705694
Lender
NameMIDLAND STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kankakee County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKankakee County
County SubdivisionPilot Township
MunicipalityHerscher Village
Unified School DistrictHerscher Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,662.00 (+11.24%)$110,873 (+19.77%) Land $31,412 Building $79,461$332,619 (+19.77%) Land $94,236 Building $238,383
2024$6,888.00 (-1.84%)
2023$92,575 Land $26,228 Building $66,347$277,725 Land $78,684 Building $199,041
2022$7,017.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2015 · 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemHERSCHER
serves 1,600 people · EPA ID IL0910450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead11 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Surf Internet
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless
400 / 40
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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