Lee County property record for 704 Brown Ave, Ashton, IL 61006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-04-27-183-006 |
| Primary APN | 03-04-27-183-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Lot Area | 9,504 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Account Number | 22787 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 704 BROWN AVE |
| City | ASHTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61006-9521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT/LOT:00 TWP:07 RNG/BLK:010 HICKS ADD ASHTON N 72 FT LTS 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKS ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
704 Brown Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lee County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 396, ASHTON, IL 61006-0396 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE IL |
| Property Address | 704 BROWN AVE, ASHTON, IL 61006-9521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202000333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000333 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK ROCHELLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.88% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 704 Brown Ave was $1,770 with exemptions applied.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Ashton Village |
| County | Lee County |
| County Subdivision | Ashton Township |
| Unified School District | Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,770.00 | $33,175 Land $3,963 Building $29,212 | $99,525 Land $11,889 Building $87,636 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 704 Brown Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 31, 2020
| 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.
The area around 704 Brown Ave 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 |
|---|
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 | ASHTON serves 967 people · EPA ID IL1030100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) 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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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