Morgan County property record for 531 W Independence Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 4,628 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-405-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-405-030 |
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| Building Area | 4,628 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 531 W INDEPENDENCE AVE |
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| City | JACKSONVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62650-1311 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | RNG/BLK: TWP:0 SECT/LOT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE WATSONS ADDITION LT 1 LT 100FT X 270FT |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE NO. 2 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 951700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Jacksonville Historic District listed 1978 · 650 contributing resources · NRIS 78001178 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
531 W Independence Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Morgan County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 100, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62651-0100 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013595585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MORGAN IL |
| Property Address | 531 W INDEPENDENCE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650-1311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 622325 |
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| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 622325 |
| Name | PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 W Independence Ave was $2,385, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Morgan County assessment roll, as of May 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan County |
| Municipality | Jacksonville City |
| Unified School District | Jacksonville School District 117 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,385.00 (-0.63%) | $27,590 Land $11,000 Building $16,590 | $82,770 Land $33,000 Building $49,770 |
| 2024 | $2,400.00 | ||
| 2023 | $25,080 (-) Land $11,000 Building $14,080 | $75,240 (-) Land $33,000 Building $42,240 | |
| 2022 | $2,389.00 (+2.14%) | $25,080 Land $11,000 Building $14,080 | $75,240 Land $33,000 Building $42,240 |
| 2021 | $2,339.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 W Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · river or lake 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 531 W Independence Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| 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 | JACKSONVILLE serves 19,903 people · EPA ID IL1370200 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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