Property sold for delinquent taxes; redemption period ends on 7/23/2026.
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Deadline detected: Redemption Deadline — 2026-07-23
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Contact County Clerk
Reach out to the Lee County Clerk at 815-288-3309 for redemption details.
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Redeem Property
Apply to redeem your property before the deadline of 7/23/2026.
- 3
Attend Court Hearing
Consider attending the court hearing on 9/3/2026 via Zoom for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if I don't redeem my property?
- If you don't redeem your property by 7/23/2026, you will lose ownership.
- How can I redeem my property?
- You can redeem your property by applying to the County Clerk in Dixon, IL.
- When is the court hearing for the tax deed?
- The hearing is scheduled for 9/3/2026 at 9:00 A.M. in Dixon, IL.
- What is the deadline to redeem my property?
- The deadline to redeem your property is 7/23/2026.
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Full Notice Text
TO: SAMUEL L. WATKINS, JR., SHEILA G. WATKINS, OCCUPANT, PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. LEE COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2026TX00015 FILED 2/24/2026 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee, State of Illinois Date Premises Sold 10/25/2023 Certificate No. 2023-00072 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2022 Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1698 US ROUTE 30 A/K/A 1698 US HIGHWAY 30, AMBOY, IL Legal Description or Property Index No. 06-09-35-400-007 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 7/23/2026. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming: This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 7/23/2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Dixon, Illinois, on 9/3/2026 in the Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. GALENA AVE., SUITE 320, DIXON, IL 61021 in Courtroom 410 at 9:00 A.M. VIA ZOOM: www.zoom.us/join MEETING ID: 827 2801 2324 PASSCODE: 694825. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 7/23/2026 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk. Lee County Clerk 112 E. 2nd St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-3309 INTERSTATE FUNDING CORP. PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE Dated: 3/17/2026April 7, 8, 9, 2026