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742 3rd St, West Brooklyn, IL 61378 Property Records

Lee County property record for 742 3rd St, West Brooklyn, IL 61378

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1881
Lot Size0.494 acres (21,518 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$82,500 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$2,328 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-17-08-306-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-17-08-306-006
Alternative APNs
  • 166513
  • 19612

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area910 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1881
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1881
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area21,518 sqft (0.494 acres)
Lot Dimensions203 ft deep x 106 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number166513
Street Address742 3RD ST
CityWEST BROOKLYN
StateIL
Zip61378-1307
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECT/LOT:00 TWP:00RNG/BLK:009 W. BRKN LTS 11 14 RITA LIFE ESTATE 9803-3210
Legal SubdivisionRITA LIFE ESTATE
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number11,14
JurisdictionLEE IL
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3106
Census Tract900

Owner

742 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2023.

Source: Lee County records, as of June 16, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 75, WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378-0075
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20234532
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLEE IL
Recording DateDec 27, 2023
Property Address742 3RD ST, WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378-1307
Document Number0202304532
Map ReferenceBK B PG 273
Instrument DateDec 15, 2023
Instrument202304532
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$123.75
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
AddressPO BOX 75, WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378-0075

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 742 3rd St was $2,328.

Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLee County
County SubdivisionBrooklyn Township
MunicipalityWest Brooklyn Village
Elementary School DistrictMendota Community Consolidated School District 289 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMendota Township High School District 280 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,328.00$29,804 Land $6,501 Building $23,303$89,412 Land $19,503 Building $69,909
2022$19,301 Land $4,438 Building $14,863$57,903 Land $13,314 Building $44,589
2021$237.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 742 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 31, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 742 3rd St 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST BROOKLYN
serves 131 people · EPA ID IL1030550
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Frontier
DSL		115 / 7

May also be available: IT Works.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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