Jefferson County property record for 701 N 8th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 896 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-29-158-002 |
| Primary APN | 07-29-158-002 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Street Address | 701 N 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62864-3506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 1AC PT SW NW 701 N 8TH ST |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 50700 |
701 N 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 N 8TH ST, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-3506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016551 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 201802311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 701 N 8TH ST, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-3506 |
| Document Number | 201802311 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201802311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15538 E FAIRFIELD RD, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-7791 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 N 8th St was $1,412, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Mount Vernon Township |
| Municipality | Mount Vernon City |
| Elementary School District | Mount Vernon School District 80 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,412.00 (+0.93%) | $17,407 (+8%) Land $2,311 Building $15,096 | $52,221 (+8%) Land $6,933 Building $45,288 |
| 2024 | $1,399.00 | $16,118 Land $2,140 Building $13,978 | $48,354 Land $6,420 Building $41,934 |
| 2022 | $13,052 Land $1,733 Building $11,319 | $39,156 Land $5,199 Building $33,957 | |
| 2021 | $1,208.00 |
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 maps place 701 N 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1999–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · 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.
The area around 701 N 8th St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NORTHEAST MOUNT VERNON WATER COMPANY private · serves 5,483 people · EPA ID IL0810010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MOUNT VERNON |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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