Knox County property record for 994 Step Rd, Gilson, IL 61436
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 704 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 24.1 acres (1,049,796 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,743 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-27-400-005 |
| Primary APN | 14-27-400-005 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 704 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,049,796 sqft (24.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 994 STEP RD |
|---|---|
| City | GILSON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61436-9330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DOROTHY CLARK S SUB DIV NE SE S27 T10 R2 LOT 2 EPA 1984 EXEMPT 4070 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 10 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOROTHY CLARK S SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
994 Step Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 994 STEP RD, GILSON, IL 61436-9330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 994 Step Rd was $2,743 with exemptions applied.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Orange Township |
| Unified School District | Knoxville Community Unit School District 202 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,743.00 | $55,020 Land $11,090 Building $43,930 | |
| 2023 | $138,840 Land $27,480 Building $111,360 | ||
| 2022 | $2,422.00 | $43,740 Land $8,330 Building $35,410 |
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 994 Step Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 994 Step Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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