Coles County property record for 856 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,208 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-2-06736-000 |
| Primary APN | 02-2-06736-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,699 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,699 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 207 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 856 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61920-2708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAVIS HEIGHTS LOT 9 EX: 1 FT TO CITY #704253 NE 1/4 SEC 15 T12N R09E |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVIS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COLES IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
856 4th St is held in a trust since December 2007.
Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 JACKSON AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2032 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007704253 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 4th St was $2,208.
Source: Coles County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles County |
| County Subdivision | Charleston Township |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,208.00 | $30,325 Land $5,851 Building $24,474 | $90,975 Land $17,553 Building $73,422 |
| 2023 | $25,130 Land $4,848 Building $20,282 | $75,390 Land $14,544 Building $60,846 | |
| 2020 | $1,220.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011
| 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 856 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 | 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 | CHARLESTON serves 17,286 people · EPA ID IL0290100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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