Iroquois County property record for 654 E Porter Ave, Watseka, IL 60970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,900 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,154 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 26 04 129 020 |
| Primary APN | 26 04 129 020 |
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| Lot Area | 10,621 sqft (0.243 acres) |
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| Street Address | 654 E PORTER AVE |
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| City | WATSEKA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60970-1826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PORTER MARTINS 7TH ADD LT 4 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTER MARTINS 7TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BELMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Iroquois County records, as of July 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 654 E PORTER AVE, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20181620 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IROQUOIS IL |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 654 E PORTER AVE, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1826 |
| Document Number | 18R1620 |
| Map Reference | MB K PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18R1620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $188.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 654 E PORTER AVE, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1826 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 18R1621 |
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| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18R1621 |
| Name | MUNICIPAL TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.87% |
Source: Iroquois County assessment roll, as of July 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois County |
| County Subdivision | Belmont Township |
| Municipality | Watseka City |
| Unified School District | Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,154.00 (+24.88%) | $56,770 (+24.58%) Land $8,530 Building $48,240 | $170,310 (+24.58%) Land $25,590 Building $144,720 |
| 2022 | $4,127.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,570 Land $6,850 Building $38,720 | $136,710 Land $20,550 Building $116,160 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1981–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| 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 | WATSEKA serves 4,767 people · EPA ID IL0750900 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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