Coles County property record for 653 A St, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 625 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1-04741-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-1-04741-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 625 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Street Address | 653 A ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-1808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ASSRSUB21L06 #600613 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSRSUB |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
653 A St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1370 NURSERY RD, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-8235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000791323 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 653 A ST, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-1808 |
| Document Number | 202000791323 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000791323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1370 NURSERY RD, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-8235 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 653 A St was $743 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Coles County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles County |
| County Subdivision | Charleston Township |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $743.00 | $16,206 Land $2,071 Building $14,135 | $48,618 Land $6,213 Building $42,405 |
| 2023 | $13,430 Land $1,716 Building $11,714 | $40,290 Land $5,148 Building $35,142 | |
| 2020 | $641.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 653 A St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011
| 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.
The area around 653 A 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 |
|---|
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 | CHARLESTON serves 17,286 people · EPA ID IL0290100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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