Effingham County property record for 8956 E 550th Ave, Mason, IL 62443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,321 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,113 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-05-004-027 |
| Primary APN | 07-05-004-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,321 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,321 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 60,113 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Street Address | 8956 E 550TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MASON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62443-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 240FT OF E 490FT OF S 250FT OF N 1/2 SE NE 1991/295 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MASON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
8956 E 550th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8956 E 550TH AVE, MASON, IL 62443-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 3682/209 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8956 E 550TH AVE, MASON, IL 62443-2038 |
| Document Number | 3682/209 |
| Book / Page | 3682 / 209 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202121002177 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6646 N 100TH ST, ALTAMONT, IL 62411-2375 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 E 550th Ave was $1,943 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.1% from the year before.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Mason Township |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,943.00 (+12.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,980 (+9.99%) Land $3,560 Building $33,420 | $110,940 (+9.99%) Land $10,680 Building $100,260 |
| 2024 | $1,733.00 | $33,620 Land $3,240 Building $30,380 | $100,860 Land $9,720 Building $91,140 |
| 2022 | $1,301.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,790 Land $2,680 Building $25,110 | $83,370 Land $8,040 Building $75,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8956 E 550th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 8956 E 550th Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | EJ WATER COOPERATIVE private · serves 29,720 people · EPA ID IL0790010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| 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 | 25 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: KNR Wireless.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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