Bureau County property record for 686 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 5.43 acres (236,531 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-08-200-020 |
| Primary APN | 16-08-200-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Lot Area | 236,531 sqft (5.43 acres) |
| Account Number | 1608200020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 BACKBONE RD W |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-8463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 1 NW NE D 24-0270 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2113 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
Source: Bureau County records · APN 16-08-200-020
Assessment roll updated May 8, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 EDGEWOOD CT, PRINCETON, IL 61356-2391 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 04, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024270 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 686 BACKBONE RD W, PRINCETON, IL 61356-8463 |
| Document Number | 2024R00270 |
| Map Reference | MB 952 PG 634 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024R00270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $142.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1721 EDGEWOOD CT, PRINCETON, IL 61356-2391 |
Source: Bureau County records · Assessment roll updated May 8, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,225.00 (+178.47%) | $36,241 (+88.07%) Land $10,150 Building $26,091 | $108,723 (+88.07%) Land $30,450 Building $78,273 |
| 2023 | $19,270 Land $8,754 Building $10,516 | $57,810 Land $26,262 Building $31,548 | |
| 2022 | $799.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau County (17011C), updated August 2, 2011 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170119649002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 19 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| MCC Network Services | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier | Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 20 |
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