1504 Optimist Ct, Belleville, IL 62220 Property Records

St. Clair County property record for 1504 Optimist Ct, Belleville, IL 62220

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 1,217 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$2,487 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
APN08-29-0-408-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-29-0-408-017

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,217 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,817 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area584 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1504 OPTIMIST CT
CityBELLEVILLE
StateIL
Zip62220-2906
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionVEILE SUB 1ST ADD LOT/SEC-3 LTS 3, 4 & W 15 FT LT 2 A02727264
Legal SubdivisionVEILE ADD
Legal Block408
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionST CLAIR IL
Township / Civil DivisionST. CLAIR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract503304

Owner

Source: St. Clair County records, as of September 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1504 OPTIMIST CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Dec 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG
May 7, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG
Nov 14, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 7, 2019
Deed Document Number20212727264
Prior Transfer DateApr 29, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc00A2612091
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST CLAIR IL
Recording DateNov 24, 2021
Property Address1504 OPTIMIST CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906
Document NumberA02727264
Map ReferenceMB 62 PG 13
Instrument DateNov 24, 2021
InstrumentA02727264
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021
Title CompanyTOWN AND COUNTRY TITLE COMPANY, TOWN & COUNTRY TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1504 OPTIMIST CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906

Mortgage

Document NumberA02727265
DateNov 24, 2021
InstrumentA02727265
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST CLAIR IL
Property Address1504 OPTIMIST CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906
Document Number00A2681548
Instrument DateDec 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2021
Title CompanyTOWN AND COUNTRY TITLE COMPANY, TOWN & CNTRY TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1504 OPTIMIST CT BELLEVILLE IL 622202906, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906

Mortgage

Document Number00A2681548
DateDec 29, 2020
Instrument2681548
Lender
NameAMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPALATINE, IL 60074
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 28, 2050

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionST CLAIR IL
Recording DateMay 7, 2019
Property Address1504 OPTIMIST CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906
Document Number00A2612091
Instrument DateApr 29, 2019
Instrument2612091
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2019
Title CompanyTOWN AND COUNTRY TITLE COMPANY, TOWN & CNTRY TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address1504 OPTIMIST CT BELLEVILLE IL 622202906, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906

Mortgage

Document NumberA2612092
DateMay 7, 2019
Instrument2612092
Lender
NameAMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPALATINE, IL 60074
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 6, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST CLAIR IL
Recording DateNov 14, 2018
Property Address1504 OPTIMIST CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906
Document Number00A2596317
Instrument DateJun 19, 2018
Instrument2596317
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2018
Title CompanyBENEDICK TITLE, BENEDICK TITLE INS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$185.25
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1504 OPTIMIST CT BELLEVILLE IL 622202906, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-2906

Mortgage

Document NumberA2596318
DateNov 14, 2018
Instrument2596318
Lender
NameAMERICAN PORTFOLIO MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPALATINE, IL 60074
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 13, 2048
Interest
Rate4.99%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Clair County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountySt. Clair County
County SubdivisionSt. Clair Township
Elementary School DistrictBelleville School District 118 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictBelleville Township High School District 201 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,487.00 (-1.78%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$61,797 (+10.87%) Land $7,324 Building $54,473$185,391 (+10.87%) Land $21,972 Building $163,419
2024$2,532.00$55,738 (+23.76%) Land $6,606 Building $49,132$167,214 (+23.76%) Land $19,818 Building $147,396
2022$45,038 Land $5,934 Building $39,104$135,114 Land $17,802 Building $117,312

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 2013 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS
private · serves 131,368 people · EPA ID IL1635040
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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