Jefferson County property record for 538 Grand Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,804 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $381 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-32-106-011 |
| Primary APN | 07-32-106-011 |
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| Lot Area | 4,804 sqft (0.11 acres) |
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| Street Address | 538 GRAND AVE |
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| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62864-4843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CASEY, SAM 2ND ADD W 1/2 LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASEY, SAM 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 51000 |
538 Grand Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 GRAND AVE, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-4843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 538 GRAND AVE, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-4843 |
| Document Number | 202003940 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202003940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 GRAND AVE, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-4843 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Grand Ave was $381 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.4% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Mount Vernon Township |
| Municipality | Mount Vernon City |
| Elementary School District | Mount Vernon School District 80 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381.00 (+12.39%) | $10,699 Land $769 Building $9,930 | $32,097 Land $2,307 Building $29,790 |
| 2024 | $339.00 | ||
| 2022 | $8,022 Land $576 Building $7,446 | $24,066 Land $1,728 Building $22,338 | |
| 2021 | $150.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 538 Grand Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 538 Grand 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | NORTHEAST MOUNT VERNON WATER COMPANY private · serves 5,483 people · EPA ID IL0810010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MOUNT VERNON |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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