704 Hicks Ave, Ashton, IL 61006 Property Records

Lee County property record for 704 Hicks Ave, Ashton, IL 61006

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size	0.236 acres (10,296 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$73,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill	$2,497 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-04-27-184-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-04-27-184-002`
Alternative APN	`159093`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,426 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1901
Effective Year Built	Effective 1901
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	10,296 sqft (0.236 acres)
Lot Dimensions	156 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	159093
Street Address	704 HICKS AVE
City	ASHTON
State	IL
Zip	61006-9254
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SECT/LOT:00 TWP:09 RNG/BLK:009 HICKS ADD ASHTON BK 9611-949 WD DE LYLE PFEIFFER LIFE ESTATE
Legal Subdivision	HICKS ADDITION
Legal Block	9
Jurisdiction	LEE IL
Township / Civil Division	ASHTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	100

Owner

704 Hicks Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.

Source: Lee County records, as of June 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	704 HICKS AVE, ASHTON, IL 61006-9254
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 21, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20064823
Deed Book / Page	607 / 2825
Last Transfer Date	Oct 11, 2021
Transfer Doc	202105432
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LEE IL
Recording Date	Oct 15, 2021
Property Address	704 HICKS AVE, ASHTON, IL 61006-9254
Document Number	202105432
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2021
Instrument	202105432
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	704 HICKS AVE, ASHTON, IL 61006-9254

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 704 Hicks Ave was $2,497 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.7% from the year before.

Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
Municipality	Ashton Village
County	Lee County
County Subdivision	Ashton Township
Unified School District	Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,497.00 (+9.66%) Homeowner's exemption	$37,287 (+1%) Land $4,243 Building $33,044	$111,861 (+1%) Land $12,729 Building $99,132
2024	$2,277.00	$33,897 Land $3,857 Building $30,040	$101,691 Land $11,571 Building $90,120

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 704 Hicks 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.

Wildfire

The area around 704 Hicks 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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