Coles County property record for 705 Monroe Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 15,430 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,500 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1-02802-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-1-02802-000 |
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| Building Area | 15,430 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 143 ft wide |
| Street Address | 705 MONROE AVE |
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| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-2036 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHARLESTON BLK 2, ALL OF LOTS 22 & 23 & PT OF LOTS 21 & 24 SW 1/4 SEC 11 T12N R09E WILL ROGERS THEATRE |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHARLESTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-24 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6019 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1911 CHAMPLAIN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1658 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017772792 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010722365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 705 MONROE AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2036 |
| Document Number | 201700772792 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700772792 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $143.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1911 CHAMPLAIN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1658 |
Source: Coles County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles County |
| County Subdivision | Charleston Township |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210.00 (+3.37%) | $30,358 (+10.2%) Land $20,366 Building $9,992 | $91,074 (+10.2%) Land $61,098 Building $29,976 |
| 2024 | $2,138.00 (-17%) | $27,548 (+9.5%) Land $18,481 Building $9,067 | $82,644 (+9.5%) Land $55,443 Building $27,201 |
| 2023 | $25,158 Land $16,878 Building $8,280 | $75,474 Land $50,634 Building $24,840 | |
| 2020 | $2,576.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHARLESTON serves 17,286 people · EPA ID IL0290100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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