Effingham County property record for 706 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-044-033 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-044-033 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,048 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Street Address | 706 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-2658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 100FT N PT LOT 8 BLK 6 BLISS PARK ADD 3148/310 3122/311 3066/322 2809/339 2615/155 2189/250 1642/288 835/199 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLISS PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
706 S 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9947 N 1000TH RD, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-6532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20151503975 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3148 / 310 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 003122/311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 S 5th St was $2,528, down 8.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,528.00 (-8.11%) | $44,810 (+10.02%) Land $12,180 Building $32,630 | $134,430 (+10.02%) Land $36,540 Building $97,890 |
| 2024 | $2,751.00 | $40,730 Land $11,070 Building $29,660 | $122,190 Land $33,210 Building $88,980 |
| 2022 | $2,272.00 | $33,960 Land $9,230 Building $24,730 | $101,880 Land $27,690 Building $74,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| 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 706 S 5th 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 444 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 250 / 40 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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