Jefferson County property record for 716 Forest Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $117 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 07-32-334-009 |
| Primary APN | 07-32-334-009 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
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| Street Address | 716 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62864-5534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON, A C ADD LOT 9 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON, A C ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
716 Forest Ave, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 716 FOREST AVE, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-5534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 716 Forest Ave was $117, up 0.9% 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 | $117.00 (+0.86%) | $1,448 Land $1,448 | $4,344 Land $4,344 |
| 2024 | $116.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,086 Land $1,086 | $3,258 Land $3,258 | |
| 2021 | $100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 716 Forest Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 716 Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 195 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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