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920 Monroe Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 Property Records

Coles County property record for 920 Monroe Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 3,039 sqft · built 1876
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$99,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$3,041 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Sale
Mar 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-2-06960-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-2-06960-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,039 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area3,039 sqft
Basement Area220 sqft
Unfinished Basement220 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1876
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1876
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 62.2 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address920 MONROE AVE
CityCHARLESTON
StateIL
Zip61920-2139
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEAST CHARLESTON ADD BLK 4, 4 1/4 FT E SIDE OF LOT 2 & ALL LOT 1 SW 1/4 SEC 11 T12N R09E
Legal Range09E
Legal Township12N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionEAST CHARLESTON ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionCOLES IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHARLESTON
Census Block Group6
Census Block6030
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Coles County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2300 WARRENVILLE RD, 190, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1716
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 17, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 23, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 5, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019784385
Prior Transfer DateMar 21, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000775304
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLES IL
Recording DateOct 17, 2019
Property Address920 MONROE AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2139
Document Number201900784385
Instrument DateOct 16, 2019
Instrument201900784385
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$148.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8131 N COUNTY ROAD 1880E, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-8328

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2300 WARRENVILLE RD STE 190, 190, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1716

March 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOLES IL
Recording DateMar 23, 2018
Property Address920 MONROE AVE, CHARLESTON, IL 61920-2139
Document Number201800775304
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Instrument201800775304
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8131 NCR 1880 E, CHARLESTON, IL 61920

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Coles County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyColes County
County SubdivisionCharleston Township
MunicipalityCharleston City
Unified School DistrictCharleston Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,041.00 (+9.31%)$41,770 (+20.67%) Land $2,552 Building $39,218$125,310 (+20.67%) Land $7,656 Building $117,654
2023$34,615 Land $2,115 Building $32,500$103,845 Land $6,345 Building $97,500
2020$2,782.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (1996–2018)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2018 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHARLESTON
serves 17,286 people · EPA ID IL0290100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Fidium Fiber
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless		150 / 130
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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