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704 W Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356 Property Records

Bureau County property record for 704 W Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1948
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$70,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$780 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Mortgage
Nov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-17-276-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-17-276-004
Alternative APN
  • 2530

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 80 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number1617276004
Street Address704 W CENTRAL AVE
CityPRINCETON
StateIL
Zip61356-1507
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPRINCETON-YOUNG & SHIPPS SD SL 8 (80 X 125) D 22-2135
Legal Range09
Legal Township16
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionYOUNG & SHIPPS
JurisdictionBUREAU IL
Township / Civil DivisionPRINCETON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3039
Census Tract965300

Owner

704 W Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.

Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address704 W CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1507
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 2, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS
Nov 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 26, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20222135
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBUREAU IL
Recording DateJun 2, 2022
Property Address704 W CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1507
Document Number2022R02135
Instrument DateJun 2, 2022
Instrument2022R02135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address704 W CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1507

Mortgage

Document Number2022R02136
DateJun 2, 2022
Instrument2022R02136
Lender
NameCENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBUREAU IL
Recording DateNov 5, 2021
Property Address704 W CENTRAL AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1507
Document Number2021R05072
Instrument DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument2021R05072
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$55.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address22307 2060 NORTH AVE, PRINCETON, IL 61356-9067
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 704 W Central Ave was $780 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyBureau County
County SubdivisionPrinceton Township
MunicipalityPrinceton City
Elementary School DistrictPrinceton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictPrinceton High School District 500 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$780.00$23,536 Land $6,554 Building $16,982$70,608 Land $19,662 Building $50,946
2023$20,297 Land $5,652 Building $14,645$60,891 Land $16,956 Building $43,935
2022$1,639.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 704 W Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 704 W Central Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemPRINCETON
serves 7,832 people · EPA ID IL0110850
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityChlorine
resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Dec 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conxxus
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: IVNet, Nextlink, Verizon.

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