Jackson County property record for 520 N 8th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 850 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $81,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,572 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04-251-013 |
| Primary APN | 14-04-251-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 520 N 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIG MUDDY COAL & IRON CO'S 2ND ADD LOT 2 DR-- 120/353 313/132 2017R005973 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG MUDDY COAL & IRON COS 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
520 N 8th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000005973 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $81.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000005974 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005974 |
| Name | FIRST B&T MURPHYS |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 N 8th St was $1,572 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,572.00 (+7.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,178 Land $2,530 Building $19,648 | $66,534 Land $7,590 Building $58,944 |
| 2024 | $1,456.00 | ||
| 2022 | $844.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,348 Land $1,874 Building $11,474 | $40,044 Land $5,622 Building $34,422 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 520 N 8th 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 N 8th St 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 197 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 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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