Jackson County property record for 526 John St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,664 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04-252-003 |
| Primary APN | 14-04-252-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 526 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-2247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT S 1/2 NE .75 AC 556/285 608/837 891/395 944/598 2014/15133 2014/27865 2016R004152 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 JOHN ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164152 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,664.00 (+5.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,750 (+35.03%) Land $2,705 Building $51,045 | $161,250 (+35.03%) Land $8,115 Building $153,135 |
| 2024 | $4,405.00 (+14.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,838.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,807 Land $2,003 Building $37,804 | $119,421 Land $6,009 Building $113,412 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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