Iroquois County property record for 537 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL 60970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19 33 303 011 |
| Primary APN | 19 33 303 011 |
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| Lot Area | 9,820 sqft (0.225 acres) |
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| Street Address | 537 E HICKORY ST |
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| City | WATSEKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60970-1434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STANLEY HEIRS PARTITION E SIDE N 125' LT 3 & N 125' E 25' LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMMISSIONERS PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Iroquois County records, as of July 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 E HICKORY ST, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Property Address | 537 E HICKORY ST, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 21R3810 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21R3810 |
| Name | USDA |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63166 |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
Source: Iroquois County assessment roll, as of July 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois County |
| County Subdivision | Middleport Township |
| Municipality | Watseka City |
| Unified School District | Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801.00 (+60.2%) | $15,860 (+42.11%) Land $1,840 Building $14,020 | $47,580 (+42.11%) Land $5,520 Building $42,060 |
| 2022 | $500.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,160 Land $1,290 Building $9,870 | $33,480 Land $3,870 Building $29,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 237 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 237 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WATSEKA serves 4,767 people · EPA ID IL0750900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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