Ford County property record for 551 S Cherry St, Paxton, IL 60957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-14-18-208-006 |
| Primary APN | 11-14-18-208-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Street Address | 551 S CHERRY ST |
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| City | PAXTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60957-1601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 1 TOY & THOMPSON ADD 50 X 185 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOY & THOMPSON ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PATTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 961800 |
Source: Ford County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 551 S CHERRY ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 269676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FORD IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 551 S CHERRY ST, PAXTON, IL 60957-1601 |
| Document Number | 269676 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 269676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Ford County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford County |
| County Subdivision | Patton Township |
| Municipality | Paxton City |
| Unified School District | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $991.00 (-21.54%) | $31,400 (+32.66%) Land $3,710 Building $27,690 | $94,200 (+32.66%) Land $11,130 Building $83,070 |
| 2022 | $1,263.00 | $23,670 Land $2,800 Building $20,870 | $71,010 Land $8,400 Building $62,610 |
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 May 22, 2022
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | PAXTON serves 4,200 people · EPA ID IL0530250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2015–2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Nextlink.
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