Hancock County property record for 501 E 1st Ave, La Harpe, IL 61450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-21-479-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-21-479-005 |
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| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
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| Street Address | 501 E 1ST AVE |
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| City | LA HARPE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61450-5026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S21 T7 R5 LA HARPE (EX E 35') N 12 BLK 31 LA HARPE |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 07 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF LA HARPE |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LA HARPE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2087 |
| Census Tract | 953700 |
501 E 1st Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E 1ST AVE, LA HARPE, IL 61450-5026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 501 E 1ST AVE, LA HARPE, IL 61450-5026 |
| Document Number | 0020251841 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | SCHUYLER COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE, SCHUYLER CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $86.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 501 E 1ST AVE, LA HARPE, IL 61450-5026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E 1st Ave was $1,670 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock County |
| County Subdivision | La Harpe Township |
| Municipality | La Harpe City |
| Elementary School District | La Harpe Community School District 347 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Illini West High School District 307 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,584 (+2.68%) Land $1,823 Building $21,761 | $70,752 Land $5,469 Building $65,283 |
| 2024 | $1,670.00 | $22,968 Land $1,775 Building $21,193 | |
| 2023 | $68,904 (+19.33%) Land $5,325 Building $63,579 | ||
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $19,248 Land $1,487 Building $17,761 | $57,744 Land $4,461 Building $53,283 |
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 maps place 501 E 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2009 · 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 Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms And 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 501 E 1st 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAHARPE serves 1,200 people · EPA ID IL0670450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Apr 2017 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2025 Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber | 100 / 100 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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