Effingham County property record for 9234 E Topaz St, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,080 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $846,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,340 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-26-231-014 |
| Primary APN | 11-26-231-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 9234 E TOPAZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-8201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 GEMSTONE SUB ADD 1 25002631 2973/178 1939/222 1380/343 1263/159 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEMSTONE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMMIT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1098 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9234 E TOPAZ ST, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-8201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252631 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Summit Township |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,340.00 (+52.07%) | $88,320 (+31.29%) Land $5,020 Building $83,300 | $264,960 (+31.29%) Land $15,060 Building $249,900 |
| 2022 | $2,854.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,270 Land $3,820 Building $63,450 | $201,810 Land $11,460 Building $190,350 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 | 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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