Lee County property record for 761 4th St, West Brooklyn, IL 61378
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-08-154-005 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-08-154-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,398 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Account Number | 126150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 761 4TH ST |
| City | WEST BROOKLYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61378-9777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT/LOT:00 TWP:01 RNG/BLK:003 W. BRKN 9708-0082 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE BROOKLYN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3092 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
761 4th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Lee County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 48, WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378-0048 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017551 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 761 4TH ST, WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378-9777 |
| Document Number | 0201700551 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Instrument | 201700551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 48, WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378-0048 |
| Document Number | 201700552 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700552 |
| Name | H F GEHANT BANK CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 761 4th St was $2,594.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of June 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee County |
| County Subdivision | Brooklyn Township |
| Municipality | West Brooklyn Village |
| Elementary School District | Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mendota Township High School District 280 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,594.00 | $33,208 Land $4,375 Building $28,833 | $99,624 Land $13,125 Building $86,499 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 761 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 31, 2020
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 761 4th 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | WEST BROOKLYN serves 131 people · EPA ID IL1030550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
May also be available: IT Works.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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