Massac County property record for 70 Howard St, Metropolis, IL 62960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,465 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 05-35-106-109 |
| Primary APN | 05-35-106-109 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 70 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | METROPOLIS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62960-2437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALL OF LOT 12 &, W 32' OF LOT 13, PATRIOT PLACE SUBDIVISION, LIFETIME INTEREST TO ELEANOR BLASDEL |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRIOT PLACE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | MASSAC IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADKINS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
70 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Massac County records, as of July 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 HOWARD ST, METROPOLIS, IL 62960-2437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 891 / 792 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000135 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MASSAC IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 70 HOWARD ST, METROPOLIS, IL 62960-2437 |
| Document Number | 891/792 |
| Book / Page | 891 / 792 |
| Map Reference | VL 498 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $237.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 HOWARD ST, METROPOLIS, IL 62960-2437 |
| Document Number | 2019000473 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000473 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Howard St was $3,465.
Source: Massac County assessment roll, as of July 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Massac County |
| Unified School District | Massac Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,465.00 | $49,016 Land $4,902 Building $44,114 | $147,063 |
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 has no flood map on file for 70 Howard St; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 70 Howard St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | METROPOLIS serves 6,309 people · EPA ID IL1270150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Quad State Internet Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Metro Service Center Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: 4 SIWI, ClearWave, Conexon Connect.
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