Madison County property record for 1139 Brown St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 23-2-07-12-19-404-016 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-12-19-404-016 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1139 BROWN ST |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-6702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDGEWOOD SUBD LOT 63 40X120 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
1139 Brown St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1139 BROWN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202032250 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1139 BROWN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6702 |
| Document Number | 0000032250 |
| Map Reference | PB 15 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R32250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1001 CRAIG RD STE 250, 250, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146-6212 |
| Document Number | 0000032251 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R32251 |
| Name | CARROLLTON BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 2.5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1139 Brown St was $2,682 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Alton City |
| County | Madison County |
| County Subdivision | Alton Township |
| Unified School District | Alton Community Unit School District 11 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,682.00 (+10.96%) | $39,510 Land $1,700 Building $37,810 | $118,530 Land $5,100 Building $113,430 |
| 2024 | $2,417.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,033.00 | $29,180 Land $1,260 Building $27,920 | $87,628 Land $3,784 Building $83,844 |
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 has no flood map on file for 1139 Brown St; there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1139 Brown St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | IL AMERICAN-ALTON private · serves 46,127 people · EPA ID IL1195150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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