Knox County property record for 609 E Burch St, Wataga, IL 61488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,344 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-428-010 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-428-010 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 294 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 353 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 609 E BURCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATAGA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61488-5015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POSTS ADDN LTS 6 THRU 10 BLK 1 VILLAGE OF WATAGA |
| Legal Subdivision | POSTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-10 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 E BURCH ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TOMPKINS STATE BANK |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TOMPKINS STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Property Address | 609 E BURCH ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001079312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1079312 |
| Name | TOMPKINS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Property Address | 609 E BURCH ST, WATAGA, IL 61488-5015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001051338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1051338 |
| Name | TOMPKINS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Wataga Village |
| Unified School District | ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,836.00 (+50.49%) | $33,530 (+31.44%) Land $10,660 Building $22,870 | $100,590 (+31.44%) Land $31,980 Building $68,610 |
| 2022 | $1,220.00 | $25,510 Land $8,400 Building $17,110 | $76,530 Land $25,200 Building $51,330 |
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 August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WATAGA serves 965 people · EPA ID IL0950600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Oneida Network Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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