Christian County property record for 702 Simpson St, Palmer, IL 62556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 641 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,020 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-17-27-405-001-00 |
| Primary APN | 02-17-27-405-001-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 641 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,279 sqft |
| Basement Area | 425 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Street Address | 702 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62556-7111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PALMER BOYD & SIMPSONS ADD LOTS 8 9 10 11 & 12 BLK 3 1974R12684 142X250' 020469.000 17-27-G |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER BOYD & SIMPSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | CHRISTIAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2100 |
| Census Tract | 959000 |
Source: Christian County records, as of June 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 SIMPSON ST, PALMER, IL 62556-7111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RAYMOND |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RAYMOND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20205120 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2020R05120 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHRISTIAN IL |
| Property Address | 702 SIMPSON ST, PALMER, IL 62556-7111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2022R00371 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R00371 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RAYMOND |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHRISTIAN IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 702 SIMPSON ST, PALMER, IL 62556-7111 |
| Document Number | 2020R05120 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R05120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 71, PALMER, IL 62556-0071 |
| Document Number | 2020R05121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R05121 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RAYMOND |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Christian County assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian County |
| County Subdivision | Bear Creek Township |
| Municipality | Palmer Village |
| Unified School District | Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,020.00 (+7.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,367 (+8.46%) Land $7,809 Building $23,558 | $94,101 (+8.46%) Land $23,427 Building $70,674 |
| 2024 | $1,872.00 (+226.7%) | $28,920 (+128.71%) Land $7,200 Building $21,720 | $86,760 (+128.71%) Land $21,600 Building $65,160 |
| 2022 | $573.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,645 Land $6,602 Building $6,043 | $37,935 Land $19,806 Building $18,129 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.01% 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 | PALMER serves 250 people · EPA ID IL0210450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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