Winnebago County property record for 856 Colonial Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-31-330-018 |
| Primary APN | 08-31-330-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 770 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Basement Area | 709 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,797 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 139C494 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 COLONIAL DR |
| City | MACHESNEY PARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61115-3718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLONIAL GARDENS IN SW1/4 SEC 31-45-2LOT 010 BLOCK 011 |
| Legal Range | 2 |
| Legal Township | 45 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 011 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
856 Colonial Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5350 HART RD, LOVES PARK, IL 61111-1902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005560496 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Property Address | 856 COLONIAL DR, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115-3718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000031135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2531135 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.38% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Colonial Dr was $2,780 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago County |
| County Subdivision | Harlem Township |
| Municipality | Machesney Park Village |
| Unified School District | Harlem Unit School District 122 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,780.00 | $42,229 Land $5,447 Building $36,782 | $126,687 Land $16,341 Building $110,346 |
| 2022 | $31,108 Land $4,013 Building $27,095 | $93,324 Land $12,039 Building $81,285 |
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.
FEMA maps place 856 Colonial Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 856 Colonial Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NORTH PARK PWD serves 35,580 people · EPA ID IL2015500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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