Tazewell County property record for 505 Bess St, Washington, IL 61571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02-30-216-012 |
| Primary APN | 02-02-30-216-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 925 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,775 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,320 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 505 BESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61571-3011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 30 T26N R3W SUNDALE HILLS EXT #1 LOT 103 NE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNDALE HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 22400 |
505 Bess St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Tazewell County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 505 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3011 |
| Document Number | 0000017424 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | 505 BESS ST WASHINGTON IL 615713011, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3011 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAZEWELL IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 505 BESS ST, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3011 |
| Document Number | 0000002595 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 BESS ST WASHINGTON IL 615713011, WASHINGTON, IL 61571-3011 |
Source: Tazewell County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Tazewell County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Township |
| Secondary School District | Washington Community High School District 308 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | District 50 Schools (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,660 Land $5,770 Building $32,890 | $115,980 Land $17,310 Building $98,670 | |
| 2024 | $875.00 (-17.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,056.00 | $32,760 Land $4,890 Building $27,870 | $98,280 Land $14,670 Building $83,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Bess St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 505 Bess 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 | Indirect within 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 | NORTH TAZEWELL PWD serves 7,625 people · EPA ID IL1795780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.42 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 |
| 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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