Jackson County property record for 701 Helen Rd, Ava, IL 62907
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 608 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 80 acres (3,484,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,763 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-100-002 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-100-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 608 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,484,800 sqft (80 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 701 HELEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | AVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62907-2225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 NW1/4 16-7-3 80 ACRES 997/242 824/874 557/86 159/160 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
701 Helen Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 HELEN RD, AVA, IL 62907-2226 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175990 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Helen Rd was $1,763, up 9.3% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Ora Township |
| Unified School District | Trico Community Unit School District 176 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,763.00 (+9.3%) | $25,056 Land $18,766 Building $6,290 | |
| 2024 | $1,613.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,308.00 | $17,838 Land $12,344 Building $5,494 | |
| 2020 | $34,359 Land $27,606 Building $6,753 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 701 Helen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · 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 risk around 701 Helen Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 42% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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