Shelby County property record for 705 E Locust St, Cowden, IL 62422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $136 (2025) |
| APN | 0524-03-14-305-008 |
| Primary APN | 0524-03-14-305-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,200 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 705 E LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | COWDEN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62422-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S03 T09N R3E, LOT 1 , GORDONS KASKASKIA SUB , 100' X 192' |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GORDONS KASKASKIA SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DRY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 959600 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 E LOCUST ST, COWDEN, IL 62422-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Cowden Village |
| County | Shelby County |
| County Subdivision | Dry Point Township |
| Unified School District | Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136.00 | $7,958 Land $3,318 Building $4,640 | $23,874 Land $9,954 Building $13,920 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | COWDEN serves 534 people · EPA ID IL1730050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Pwr-Net, Wisper ISP.
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