515 E Birch St, Carbondale, IL 62901 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 515 E Birch St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$82,500 (Nov 2005)
Tax Bill$431 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-16-479-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-16-479-009
Alternative APN
  • 15-16-479-009-0040

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,162 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area1,162 sqft
Basement Area1,162 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1936
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
DrivewayConcrete Driveway
Driveway Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address515 E BIRCH ST
CityCARBONDALE
StateIL
Zip62901-1703
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW C WIERWILLS S/D 5 MINUS N 5' 395/217 2024R000679 LOT SIZE 50 X 140
Legal SubdivisionC WIERWILLS S/D
JurisdictionJACKSON IL
Township / Civil DivisionCARBONDALE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract10900

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address515 E BIRCH ST, CARBONDALE, IL 62901-1703
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 22, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 22, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005349785
Deed Book / Page2005 / 46350
Last Transfer DateFeb 23, 2024
Transfer Doc0000000679
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON IL
Recording DateFeb 26, 2024
Property Address515 E BIRCH ST, CARBONDALE, IL 62901-1703
Document Number0000000679
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2024
Instrument2024R000679
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyJackson County
County SubdivisionCarbondale Township
MunicipalityCarbondale City
Elementary School DistrictCarbondale Elementary School District 95 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictCarbondale Community High School District 165 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$15,712 (+27.09%) Land $1,577 Building $14,135$47,136 (+27.09%) Land $4,731 Building $42,405
2024$431.00
2022Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$12,363 Land $1,241 Building $11,122$37,089 Land $3,723 Building $33,366

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCARBONDALE
serves 22,107 people · EPA ID IL0770150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Dec 2025
Turbidity
resolved · Jun 2018
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Jul 2024
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
ClearWave
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.

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