Jackson County property record for 618 N 8th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 624 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.558 acres (24,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04-251-018 |
| Primary APN | 14-04-251-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,300 sqft (0.558 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 660 sqft |
| Pool Area | 875 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 618 N 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-1840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIG MUDDY COAL & IRON CO'S 2ND ADD N 90' LOT 3 EXCEPT W 155' 420/575 520/63 567/824 568/824 2011/33152 2014/4332 2018R002654 2018R002655 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG MUDDY COAL & IRON COS 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
618 N 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JAMES C & MELISSA R FERGUSON |
| May 4, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BK&TR CO/MURPHYSBORO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141712 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 4332 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002655 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 618 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Document Number | 0000002655 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $172.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 N 8TH ST MURPHYSBORO IL 629661840, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Document Number | 2656 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2656 |
| Name | JAMES C & MELISSA R FERGUSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 W HARRISON RD, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-4527 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 618 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Document Number | 0000002654 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2654 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 N 8TH ST MURPHYSBORO IL 629661840, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Property Address | 618 N 8TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Document Number | 0000002798 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | JACKSON COUNTY ABSTRACT, JACKSON CNTY ABS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 N 8TH ST MURPHYSBORO IL 629661840, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-1840 |
| Document Number | 0000002798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2798 |
| Name | FIRST BK&TR CO/MURPHYSBORO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 N 8th St was $5,069 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,069.00 (+6.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,499 Land $2,705 Building $54,794 | $172,497 Land $8,115 Building $164,382 |
| 2024 | $4,755.00 | ||
| 2022 | $4,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,583 Land $2,003 Building $40,580 | $127,749 Land $6,009 Building $121,740 |
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.
FEMA maps place 618 N 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 618 N 8th St 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 | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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