Randolph County property record for 705 N James St, Sparta, IL 62286
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-113-002-50 |
| Primary APN | 19-113-002-50 |
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| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
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| Street Address | 705 N JAMES ST |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62286-1152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 279/627 471/845 2026R00223 (TOD) LOT 2 N 1/4 LOT 3 BLK 3 MC CONACHIE REED ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | MC CONACHIE REED ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
705 N James St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Randolph County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 N JAMES ST, SPARTA, IL 62286-1152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2026R00223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 705 N JAMES ST, SPARTA, IL 62286-1152 |
| Document Number | 2026R00223 |
| Map Reference | MB G PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026R00223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 705 N JAMES ST, SPARTA, IL 62286-1152 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 705 N JAMES ST, SPARTA, IL 62286-1152 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RANDOLPH IL |
| Property Address | 705 N JAMES ST, SPARTA, IL 62286-1152 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2024R00257 |
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| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024R00257 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 N James St was $2,160 with exemptions applied, up 10.5% from the year before.
Source: Randolph County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph County |
| Municipality | Sparta City |
| Unified School District | Sparta Community Unit School District 140 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,160.00 (+10.49%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $33,780 (+6.83%) Land $4,080 Building $29,700 | $101,340 (+6.83%) Land $12,240 Building $89,100 |
| 2024 | $1,955.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,620 Land $3,820 Building $27,800 | $94,860 Land $11,460 Building $83,400 |
| 2022 | $1,731.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $29,250 Land $2,665 Building $26,585 | $87,750 Land $7,995 Building $79,755 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 N James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2022
| 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 N James 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 | SPARTA serves 4,395 people · EPA ID IL1570600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 Organic carbon removal Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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