Monroe County property record for 720 E Cherry St, Columbia, IL 62236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,035 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,817 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-15-402-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 04-15-402-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,035 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 645 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 645 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 980 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 720 E CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62236-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR6 |
| Legal Description | PART LOT 19A & LOT 19J TOWER HILL ACRES |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19A,19J |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 600103 |
720 E Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Monroe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 E CHERRY ST, COLUMBIA, IL 62236-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 E Cherry St was $4,817 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Columbia Community Unit School District 4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,817.00 (-1.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,510 Land $20,050 Building $73,460 | $280,530 Land $60,150 Building $220,380 |
| 2024 | $4,873.00 | ||
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $79,660 Land $16,730 Building $62,930 | $238,980 Land $50,190 Building $188,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 E Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 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.
The area around 720 E Cherry 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 |
|---|
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 | COLUMBIA serves 11,129 people · EPA ID IL1330050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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