Jackson County property record for 726 S 20th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 744 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-08-233-008 |
| Primary APN | 14-08-233-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 726 S 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 25' OF LOT 37 & S 35' OF LOT 36 SOUTHWEST DRIVE SB 534/314 595/687 768/222 775/579 857/874 2005/6304 2008/39366 2016R002901 2016R004721 2020R002264 LOT SIZE 60 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWEST DRIVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,37 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
726 S 20th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 S 20TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202264 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 726 S 20TH ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2410 |
| Document Number | 0000002264 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | JACKSON COUNTY ABSTRACT, JACKSON CNTY ABS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 S 20TH ST MURPHYSBORO IL 629662410, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2410 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 726 S 20th St was $1,742 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,742.00 (+8.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $23,784 Land $2,705 Building $21,079 | $71,352 Land $8,115 Building $63,237 |
| 2024 | $1,606.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,326.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,614 Land $2,003 Building $15,611 | $52,842 Land $6,009 Building $46,833 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 S 20th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 726 S 20th 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 | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 476 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Zito Media.
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