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557 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801 Property Records

Marion County property record for 557 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,220 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.217 acres (9,482 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$68,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$1,878 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1400074290

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1400074290

Interior

Building Area1,220 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Lot Area9,482 sqft (0.217 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address557 SARA DR
CityCENTRALIA
StateIL
Zip62801-4436
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHOMAS PLACE S 65FT LOT 7 & N 15FT LOT 8 BLK 2
Legal SubdivisionTHOMAS PL SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionMARION IL
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRALIA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract952400

Owner

Source: Marion County records, as of July 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Aug 4, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
REGIONS BANK
Jul 10, 2020Affidavit, Transfer
Jul 10, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 10, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 10, 2020Affidavit, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20203486
Prior Transfer DateJun 1, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc2020R03051
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARION IL
Property Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021R05903
DateNov 15, 2021
Instrument2021R05903
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateAug 4, 2020
Property Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
Document Number2020R03486
Instrument DateJul 31, 2020
Instrument2020R03486
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2021
Title CompanyQUAD COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$102.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2020R03487
DateAug 4, 2020
Instrument2020R03487
Lender
NameREGIONS BANK
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Mortgage

Document Number2020R03488
DateAug 4, 2020
Instrument2020R03488
Lender
NameILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2020: Affidavit, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateJul 10, 2020
Property Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
Document Number2020R03050
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument2020R03050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12 BERNHARDT RD, 12, LEBANON, IL 62254-1930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 BERNHARDT RD, LEBANON, IL 62254-1930

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateJul 10, 2020
Property Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
Document Number2020R03051
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument2020R03051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 BERNHARDT RD, LEBANON, IL 62254-1930

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateJul 10, 2020
Property Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
Document Number2020R03051
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument2020R03051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 BERNHARDT RD, LEBANON, IL 62254-1930

July 2020: Affidavit, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit
JurisdictionMARION IL
Recording DateJul 10, 2020
Property Address557 SARA DR, CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4436
Document Number2020R03050
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument2020R03050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12 BERNHARDT RD, 12, LEBANON, IL 62254-1930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 BERNHARDT RD, LEBANON, IL 62254-1930

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMarion County
County SubdivisionCentralia Township
MunicipalityCentralia City
Elementary School DistrictCentralia School District 135 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictCentralia High School District 200 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,878.00 (+5.39%) Homeowner's exemption$32,360 (+12.01%) Land $3,910 Building $28,450$97,080 (+12.01%) Land $11,730 Building $85,350
2024$1,782.00 (+3.85%)$28,890 (+17.73%) Land $3,490 Building $25,400$86,670 (+17.73%) Land $10,470 Building $76,200
2022$1,716.00 Homeowner's exemption$24,540 Land $2,960 Building $21,580$73,620 Land $8,880 Building $64,740

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2011

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCENTRALIA
serves 12,182 people · EPA ID IL1214220
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
ClearWave
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Wisper ISP
Fixed Wireless		400 / 30
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless		150 / 130

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