Madison County property record for 1208 Central Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,448 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,311 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-07-12-14-301-016 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-12-14-301-016 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,448 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 225 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1208 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-3758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUNTERS NORTH LIBERTY ADD LOT 49X152.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTERS NORTH LIBERTY ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 49X152 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2022 · 93 contributing resources · NRIS 78001166 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1208 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Madison County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1835 ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002-3515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202415828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 Central Ave was $1,311 with exemptions applied, up 150.2% 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 | $1,311.00 (+150.19%) | $27,380 Land $2,610 Building $24,770 | $82,140 Land $7,830 Building $74,310 |
| 2024 | $524.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,248.00 | $20,230 Land $1,930 Building $18,300 | $60,751 Land $5,796 Building $54,955 |
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 1208 Central Ave; 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 1208 Central Ave 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 | 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 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures