Ford County property record for 511 E 8th St, Gibson City, IL 60936
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,656 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-11-11-283-002 |
| Primary APN | 09-11-11-283-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Street Address | 511 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GIBSON CITY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60936-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 34 & N1/2 VAC ALLEY LYG S & ADJ 1ST ADD 50 X 167 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADJ 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DRUMMER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 962000 |
511 E 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Ford County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 E 8TH ST, GIBSON CITY, IL 60936-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015263149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 E 8th St was $2,656 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Drummer Township |
| Municipality | Gibson City |
| Unified School District | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,656.00 | $40,080 Land $5,310 Building $34,770 | $120,240 Land $15,930 Building $104,310 |
| 2022 | $1,923.00 | $29,670 Land $3,930 Building $25,740 | $89,010 Land $11,790 Building $77,220 |
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 511 E 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 22, 2022
| 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.
The area around 511 E 8th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | GIBSON CITY serves 3,500 people · EPA ID IL0530100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 425 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.
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