Christian County property record for 705 Main St, Palmer, IL 62556
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,409 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-17-27-412-002-00 |
| Primary APN | 02-17-27-412-002-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 705 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62556-7094 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PALMER BOYD & SIMPSONS ADD LOTS 3 4 5 & 6 BLK 16 1995R06489 1970R194456 200X150' 020513.000 17-27-H |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER BOYD & SIMPSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHRISTIAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2095 |
| Census Tract | 959000 |
705 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2013.
Source: Christian County records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 121, PALMER, IL 62556-0121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2013R00564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Main St was $1,409 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.9% from the year before.
Source: Christian County assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian County |
| County Subdivision | Bear Creek Township |
| Municipality | Palmer Village |
| Unified School District | Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,409.00 (+8.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $23,695 (+8.46%) Land $6,247 Building $17,448 | $71,085 (+8.46%) Land $18,741 Building $52,344 |
| 2024 | $1,294.00 | $21,847 Land $5,760 Building $16,087 | $65,541 Land $17,280 Building $48,261 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2011
| 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 risk around 705 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | PALMER serves 250 people · EPA ID IL0210450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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