Effingham County property record for 608 Bent Tree Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,479 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-11-215-020 |
| Primary APN | 03-11-215-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 705 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 608 BENT TREE DR |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-3172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 BLK 7 PARK HILLS ADD 2 2887/226 2307/221 1819/317 1083/57 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
608 Bent Tree Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2021.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 BENT TREE DR, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20022027951 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Bent Tree Dr was $8,479 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,479.00 (-7.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $156,290 (+1%) Land $25,390 Building $130,900 | $468,870 (+1%) Land $76,170 Building $392,700 |
| 2024 | $9,193.00 | $142,080 Land $23,080 Building $119,000 | $426,240 Land $69,240 Building $357,000 |
| 2022 | $7,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,500 Land $19,250 Building $99,250 | $355,500 Land $57,750 Building $297,750 |
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 608 Bent Tree Dr 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 January 17, 2025 · 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 608 Bent Tree Dr 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 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 | EFFINGHAM serves 12,252 people · EPA ID IL0490250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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