Logan County property record for 540 Comet Ave, Lincoln, IL 62656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,296 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,900 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,124 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-294-002-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-294-002-00 |
|---|
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Street Address | 540 COMET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62656-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8-2803 ALBERTS SUB DIV PT LOT 1 & 2 HARTS & FRORER'S 4TH ADDN TO LINCOLN. |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBERTS SUB DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOGAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 953300 |
540 Comet Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Logan County records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 COMET AVE, LINCOLN, IL 62656-3039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200537299 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Comet Ave was $2,124 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Logan County assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan County |
| County Subdivision | East Lincoln Township |
| Municipality | Lincoln City |
| Elementary School District | Lincoln Elementary School District 27 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lincoln Community High School District 404 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,124.00 | $29,750 Land $6,470 Building $23,280 | $89,250 Land $19,410 Building $69,840 |
| 2023 | $25,750 (+7.02%) Land $5,600 Building $20,150 | $77,250 (+7.02%) Land $16,800 Building $60,450 | |
| 2022 | $1,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,060 Land $5,230 Building $18,830 | $72,180 Land $15,690 Building $56,490 |
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 540 Comet Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2016 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · 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 540 Comet 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | IL AMERICAN-LINCOLN private · serves 15,200 people · EPA ID IL1075030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.62 mg/L (2021–2023) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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