Effingham County property record for 705 Bent Tree Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,679 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $16,970 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-11-215-040 |
| Primary APN | 03-11-215-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,679 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,679 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,965 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft (1.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 843 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 705 BENT TREE DR |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-3159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 39 & 40 PARK HILLS SUB ADD 9 2909/303 2909/300 2877/210 2255/197 1353/70 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 39-40 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 BENT TREE DR, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20064411 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2255 / 197 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2909/300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,970.00 (-7.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,790 (+1%) Land $64,690 Building $242,100 | $920,370 (+1%) Land $194,070 Building $726,300 |
| 2024 | $18,436.00 (+21.84%) | $278,900 (+19.9%) Land $58,810 Building $220,090 | $836,700 (+19.9%) Land $176,430 Building $660,270 |
| 2022 | $15,131.00 Homeowner's exemption | $232,610 Land $49,050 Building $183,560 | $697,830 Land $147,150 Building $550,680 |
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 January 17, 2025 · 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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | EFFINGHAM serves 12,252 people · EPA ID IL0490250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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