Madison County property record for 85 Independence Dr, Highland, IL 62249
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,014 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $17,072 (2025) |
| APN | 02-2-18-31-07-202-014 |
| Primary APN | 02-2-18-31-07-202-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,014 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 12,682 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 85 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHLAND |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62249-2640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY HILLS LOTS 50 & 51 73.01 X 173.7 IRREGULAR |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 50-51 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 403601 |
85 Independence Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2015.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 INDEPENDENCE DR, HIGHLAND, IL 62249-2640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200766035 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Independence Dr was $17,072 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison County |
| County Subdivision | Saline Township |
| Municipality | Highland City |
| Unified School District | Highland Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,072.00 (+7.43%) | $241,660 Land $36,970 Building $204,690 | $724,981 Land $110,910 Building $614,071 |
| 2024 | $15,891.00 | ||
| 2022 | $13,865.00 | $188,470 Land $28,830 Building $159,640 | $565,976 Land $86,577 Building $479,399 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 85 Independence Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 85 Independence Dr 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 | 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 | HIGHLAND serves 10,674 people · EPA ID IL1190550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| 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 | 15 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Highland Communication Services Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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