Jackson County property record for 540 Murphy St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,541 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,368 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,020 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04-406-018 |
| Primary APN | 14-04-406-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,541 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,541 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,541 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,368 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 33.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 MURPHY ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-2226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WK MURPHYS ADD LOT 18 BLK 2 DR-- 542/627,629 2023R002440 LOT SIZE 33.6 X 130 |
| Legal Subdivision | WK MURPHYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 MURPHY ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20232440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 MURPHY ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2226 |
| Document Number | 0000002440 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R002440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 MURPHY ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2226 |
| Document Number | 0000002441 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R002441 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,041 (+226.71%) Land $1,795 Building $41,246 | $129,123 (+226.71%) Land $5,385 Building $123,738 | |
| 2024 | $4,020.00 | ||
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $13,174 (+6.59%) Land $1,329 Building $11,845 | $39,522 (+6.59%) Land $3,987 Building $35,535 |
| 2021 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $12,360 Land $1,247 Building $11,113 | $37,080 Land $3,741 Building $33,339 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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