Carroll County property record for 981 Scenic Bluff Rd, Thomson, IL 61285
| Property Type | Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,241 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 248 acres (10,816,819 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,521,900 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,451 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 12-13-32-100-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-13-32-100-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,241 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,816,819 sqft (248 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 981 SCENIC BLUFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | THOMSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61285 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
| Legal Description | S32 T23 R4 SE NE & LOT 1 & PT LOT 2 W 1/2 & N 1/2 & N SIDE SW NE (EX 1 A). L/L & IMP ADDED FROM 575-10 |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2086 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
981 Scenic Bluff Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Carroll County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23593 SMALTZ RD, FULTON, IL 61252-9718 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Scenic Bluff Rd was $6,451, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Carroll County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Unified School District | West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,451.00 (+7.23%) | $83,255 Land $72,253 Building $11,002 | $249,790 Land $216,781 Building $33,009 |
| 2024 | $6,016.00 |
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 981 Scenic Bluff Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 981 Scenic Bluff Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jo-Carroll Energy Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless | 200 / 200 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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