Bureau County property record for 527 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.26 acres (142,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,009 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 16-05-451-007 |
| Primary APN | 16-05-451-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 142,006 sqft (3.26 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 630 ft deep x 623 ft wide |
| Account Number | 1605451007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 527 BACKBONE RD W |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-8464 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | S PT W1/2 SE B 1073 P 369 D 02-5782 623.55 X 630.16 IRREGULAR |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2070 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
527 Backbone Rd W, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 527 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8464 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2023R03250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R03250 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.25% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 13.2% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Backbone Rd W was $4,009 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,009.00 | $71,684 Land $4,297 Building $67,387 | $215,052 Land $12,891 Building $202,161 |
| 2023 | $61,826 Land $3,710 Building $58,116 | $185,478 Land $11,130 Building $174,348 | |
| 2022 | $3,441.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 Backbone Rd W in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 527 Backbone Rd W 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 94% of the US · lower than 61% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: IVNet.
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