Madison County property record for 1200 Wise St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 700 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| APN | 23-2-07-10-16-401-007 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-10-16-401-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1200 WISE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-6075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHELLYS F ADD LOT 1 60X112.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELLYS F ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 402300 |
1200 Wise St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 WISE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218336 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1200 WISE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6075 |
| Document Number | 0000008336 |
| Map Reference | PB 2 PG 174 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R08336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1200 WISE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6075 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1200 Wise St was $2,377 with exemptions applied, down 15.7% 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 | $2,377.00 (-15.71%) | $47,210 Land $10,750 Building $36,460 | $141,630 Land $32,250 Building $109,380 |
| 2024 | $2,820.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,532.00 | $34,860 Land $7,940 Building $26,920 | $104,685 Land $23,844 Building $80,841 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1200 Wise St; there have been 5 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 | 5 (1979–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 1200 Wise St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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