De Witt County property record for 615 E High St, Farmer City, IL 61842
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,717 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Sep 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-426-001 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-426-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 396 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,717 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 615 E HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FARMER CITY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61842-1253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6, 7, 8 & 30 W SD LOT 9 BLK 15, HUDDLESTON SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HUDDLESTON SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-9 |
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA ANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2088 |
| Census Tract | 971400 |
615 E High St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: De Witt County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDLAND STATES BANK |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF GIBSON CITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022263288 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000267702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT IL |
| Property Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Document Number | 0000269930 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 269930 |
| Name | MIDLAND STATES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.67% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Document Number | 0000267702 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 267702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Document Number | 0000263288 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 263288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $78.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 615 E HIGH ST, FARMER CITY, IL 61842-1253 |
| Document Number | 0000263289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 263289 |
| Name | BANK OF GIBSON CITY |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 5.2% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 615 E High St was $743, down 1.1% from the year before.
Source: De Witt County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | De Witt County |
| County Subdivision | Santa Anna Township |
| Municipality | Farmer City |
| Unified School District | Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $743.00 (-1.07%) | $22,668 (+9.1%) Land $10,442 Building $12,226 | $68,011 (+9.1%) Land $68,011 |
| 2024 | $751.00 | $20,777 (+9.8%) Land $9,571 Building $11,206 | $62,337 (+9.8%) Land $62,337 |
| 2023 | $18,923 (+6%) Land $8,717 Building $10,206 | $56,775 (+6%) Land $56,775 | |
| 2022 | $1,726.00 | $17,852 Land $8,224 Building $9,628 | $53,561 Land $53,561 |
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 615 E High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 2, 2007 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 615 E High St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | FARMER CITY serves 1,811 people · EPA ID IL0390150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.46 mg/L (2022) 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 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pavlov Media Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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