Knox County property record for 899 State Rte 97, Gilson, IL 61436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,032 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $373 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-20-302-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-20-302-001 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Street Address | 899 STATE ROUTE 97 |
|---|---|
| City | GILSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .51 A MORE OR LESS E OF & ADJ HWY 97 IN NW 1/4 SW S20 T10 R3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAW CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
899 State Rte 97, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1128 KNOX ROAD 400 N, MAQUON, IL 61458-9237 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 899 State Rte 97 was $373.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Haw Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Knoxville Community Unit School District 202 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373.00 | $4,450 Land $2,310 Building $2,140 | $13,350 Land $6,930 Building $6,420 |
| 2022 | $284.00 | $3,640 Land $1,890 Building $1,750 | $10,920 Land $5,670 Building $5,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 899 State Rte 97 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 899 State Rte 97 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 800 / 400 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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