Hancock County property record for 542 S 17th St, Hamilton, IL 62341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,322 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,832 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-32-842-001 |
| Primary APN | 11-32-842-001 |
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| Lot Area | 9,322 sqft (0.214 acres) |
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| Street Address | 542 S 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMILTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62341-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S32 T5 R8 O'HARRAS ADD N 75' E12 LOT 16 & N 75' LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 18 MONTEBELLO |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 05 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | O'HARRAS ADD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTEBELLO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4044 |
| Census Tract | 954100 |
542 S 17th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Hancock County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 S 17TH ST, HAMILTON, IL 62341-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 S 17th St was $1,832 with exemptions applied.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock County |
| County Subdivision | Montebello Township |
| Municipality | Hamilton City |
| Unified School District | Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,832.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $29,503 (+5.34%) Land $3,603 Building $25,900 | $88,509 Land $10,809 Building $77,700 |
| 2024 | $1,832.00 | $28,007 Land $3,420 Building $24,587 | |
| 2023 | $84,021 (+14.76%) Land $10,260 Building $73,761 | ||
| 2022 | $1,645.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,404 (+8.24%) Land $2,980 Building $21,424 | $73,212 (+8.24%) Land $8,940 Building $64,272 |
| 2021 | $22,546 Land $2,753 Building $19,793 | $67,638 Land $8,259 Building $59,379 |
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 542 S 17th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 542 S 17th St 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 | HAMILTON serves 2,753 people · EPA ID IL0670400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| MTC Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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