Jackson County property record for 520 E Birch St, Carbondale, IL 62901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,792 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-16-477-021 |
| Primary APN | 15-16-477-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,197 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 520 E BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CARBONDALE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62901-1704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 W 80.38' X 145' & PT LOTS 9 & 10 EXCEPT 5' E1/2 - ED MCGUIRES S/D 10 716/866 2016R004828 2016R004828 TODI LOT 81 X 140 |
| Legal Subdivision | ED MCGUIRES S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CARBONDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
520 E Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3636 SCOTSDALE DR, SWANSEA, IL 62226-7638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 E Birch St was $3,792 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Carbondale Township |
| Municipality | Carbondale City |
| Elementary School District | Carbondale Elementary School District 95 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Carbondale Community High School District 165 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,792.00 (+4.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,227 Land $2,526 Building $37,701 | $120,681 Land $7,578 Building $113,103 |
| 2024 | $3,629.00 | ||
| 2022 | $3,188.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,652 Land $1,988 Building $29,664 | $94,956 Land $5,964 Building $88,992 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 E Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| 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 520 E Birch 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CARBONDALE serves 22,107 people · EPA ID IL0770150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2025 Turbidity resolved · Jun 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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