Bureau County property record for 537 S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,152 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-329-011 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-329-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Units | 3 Units |
|---|
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 1616329011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 S MAIN ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-2073 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | PRINCETON SL 7 W1/2 L 45 B 1366 P 293 D 08-4599 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF PINCETON |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 965400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Princeton South Main Street-Courthouse Square Historic District listed 2018 · 59 contributing resources · NRIS 100001969 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
537 S Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2008.
Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3641 PRAIRIE AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513-1609 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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 | Aug 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008_04599 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1366 / 293 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 S Main St was $3,152.
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| 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 | $3,152.00 | $40,080 Land $7,082 Building $32,998 | $120,240 Land $21,246 Building $98,994 |
| 2023 | $34,566 Land $6,108 Building $28,458 | $103,698 Land $18,324 Building $85,374 | |
| 2022 | $2,792.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| 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.
The area around 537 S Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | PRINCETON serves 7,832 people · EPA ID IL0110850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chlorine resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Dec 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures