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687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Records

Bureau County property record for 687 Downey Dr, Princeton, IL 61356

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1958
Lot Size0.328 acres (14,300 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$38,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$3,538 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Transfer
Jul 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-16-279-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-16-279-013
Alternative APN
  • 2628

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Lot Area14,300 sqft (0.328 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number1616279013
Street Address687 DOWNEY DR
CityPRINCETON
StateIL
Zip61356-1834
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPRINCETON-DOWNEY SD L 4 (100X 143) D 22-1798
Legal Range09
Legal Township16
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionDOWNEY
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionBUREAU IL
Township / Civil DivisionPRINCETON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2039
Census Tract965300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedLovejoy, Owen, Homestead
listed 1973 · 1 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1997) · NRIS 73000690

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

687 Downey Dr is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address687 DOWNEY DR, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1834
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingEt Ux (and Wife)

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 9, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 9, 2020Joint Tenancy Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20221798
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBUREAU IL
Recording DateMay 9, 2022
Property Address687 DOWNEY DR, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1834
Document Number2022R01798
Map ReferenceMB 366 PG 193
Instrument DateMay 5, 2022
Instrument2022R01798
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address687 DOWNEY DR, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1834

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address687 DOWNEY DR, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1834

July 2020: Joint Tenancy Deed, Transfer

Document TypeJoint Tenancy Deed
JurisdictionBUREAU IL
Recording DateJul 9, 2020
Property Address687 DOWNEY DR, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1834
Document Number2020R02950
Map ReferenceMB 366 PG 193
Instrument DateJul 9, 2020
Instrument2020R02950
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$187.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address687 DOWNEY DR, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1834

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 687 Downey Dr was $3,538 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyBureau County
County SubdivisionPrinceton Township
MunicipalityPrinceton City
Elementary School DistrictPrinceton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictPrinceton High School District 500 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,538.00$56,731 Land $8,221 Building $48,510$170,193 Land $24,663 Building $145,530
2023$48,926 Land $7,090 Building $41,836$146,778 Land $21,270 Building $125,508
2022$3,004.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 687 Downey Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2010 · 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.

Wildfire

The area around 687 Downey Dr 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPRINCETON
serves 7,832 people · EPA ID IL0110850
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityChlorine
resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Dec 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: IVNet, Nextlink.

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