Jackson County property record for 540 Contentment Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 837 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (874,588 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-18-326-005 |
| Primary APN | 19-18-326-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 505 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 505 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 332 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 332 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 874,588 sqft |
| Deck Area | 292 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 CONTENTMENT RD |
|---|---|
| City | MAKANDA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62958-2404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MIDLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB PLOT #4 LOT #3 830/351 938,836,834 1047/643 TRC 2996 2004/4670 2004/32959 & 32962 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAKANDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CONTENTMENT RD, MAKANDA, IL 62958-2404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Makanda Township |
| Secondary School District | Carbondale Community High School District 165 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $605.00 (-4.12%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,759 (+32.2%) Building $26,759 | $80,277 (+32.2%) Building $80,277 |
| 2024 | $631.00 (-7.07%) | ||
| 2022 | $679.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,242 Building $20,242 | $60,726 Building $60,726 |
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 June 11, 2019 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOUTH HIGHWAY PWD serves 4,972 people · EPA ID IL0775400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CARBONDALE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2025 Turbidity resolved · Jun 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 |
| 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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