Macon County property record for 917 James Ct, Forsyth, IL 62535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,288 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-15-301-031 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-15-301-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,580 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Garage Area | 693 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Deck Area | 427 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070715301031 |
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| Street Address | 917 JAMES CT |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62535-8941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | SCHROLL POINTE 3RD ADD LOT 47 IRREG |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHROLL POINTE 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
917 James Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TOWN & COUNTRY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244239 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2025R010116 |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R-010116 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.63% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Document Number | 4830/101 |
| Book / Page | 4830 / 101 |
| Map Reference | PB 1832 PG 697 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1980431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Document Number | 4830/103 |
| Book / Page | 4830 / 103 |
| Map Reference | PB 1832 PG 697 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1980432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Document Number | 004830/105 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4830/105 |
| Instrument | 1980433 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4800/278 |
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| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4800/278 |
| Instrument | 1973963 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Document Number | 4677/971 |
| Book / Page | 4677 / 971 |
| Map Reference | PB 1832 PG 697 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1946484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $492.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Document Number | 1946485 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1946485 |
| Name | TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 917 JAMES CT, FORSYTH, IL 62535-8941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4668/345 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 4668/345 |
| Instrument | 1944020 |
| Name | TOWN & COUNTRY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 108 Months |
| Due | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 917 James Ct was $10,288 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Forsyth Village |
| Unified School District | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,288.00 | $142,183 Land $22,304 Building $119,879 | $426,592 Land $66,919 Building $359,673 |
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 917 James Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · 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 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 917 James Ct 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | FORSYTH serves 3,490 people · EPA ID IL1150200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.65 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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