Jefferson County property record for 708 S 20th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 912 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,478 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Refinance Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-31-256-003 |
| Primary APN | 07-31-256-003 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,478 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Street Address | 708 S 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62864-4522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CASEY&MANNEN ORCHARD PK ADD LOT 140 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASEY&MANNEN ORCHARD PK ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 50900 |
708 S 20th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 S 20TH ST, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-4522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214841 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Property Address | 708 S 20TH ST, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-4522 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202203673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202203673 |
| Name | PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 708 S 20TH ST, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-4522 |
| Document Number | 202104841 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 15128 E BAKERVILLE RD, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-7173 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 S 20th St was $888, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Mount Vernon Township |
| Municipality | Mount Vernon City |
| Elementary School District | Mount Vernon School District 80 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $888.00 (+1.02%) | $10,946 Land $2,890 Building $8,056 | $32,838 Land $8,670 Building $24,168 |
| 2024 | $879.00 | ||
| 2022 | $8,207 Land $2,167 Building $6,040 | $24,621 Land $6,501 Building $18,120 | |
| 2021 | $759.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 708 S 20th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2010
| 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.
The area around 708 S 20th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | NORTHEAST MOUNT VERNON WATER COMPANY private · serves 5,483 people · EPA ID IL0810010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MOUNT VERNON |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 6 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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