Bureau County property record for 944 N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-307-008 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-307-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 20.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 1609307008 |
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| Street Address | 944 N MAIN ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61356-1376 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | PRINCETON-NORTH ADD. S1/2 L 2 BLK 1 (20.5 X 130) |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Princeton North Main Street Historic District listed 2018 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 100001968 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
944 N Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2025.
Source: Bureau County records, as of May 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 904 E PERU ST, PRINCETON, IL 61356-2259 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252149 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUREAU IL |
| Property Address | 944 N MAIN ST, PRINCETON, IL 61356-1376 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2019R02848 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R02848 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 944 N Main St was $3,458.
Source: Bureau County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau County |
| County Subdivision | Princeton Township |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Elementary School District | Princeton Elementary School District 115 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Princeton High School District 500 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,458.00 | $43,971 Land $5,241 Building $38,730 | $131,913 Land $15,723 Building $116,190 |
| 2023 | $37,921 Land $4,520 Building $33,401 | $113,763 Land $13,560 Building $100,203 | |
| 2022 | $3,063.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 944 N Main St 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 944 N Main St 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 |
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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 | PRINCETON serves 7,832 people · EPA ID IL0110850 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chlorine resolved · Oct 2019 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Dec 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: IVNet, Nextlink, Verizon.
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