Jersey County property record for 15948 Alva St, Dow, IL 62022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,120 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-438-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-438-006-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Account Number | 438-006-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15948 ALVA ST |
| City | DOW |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62022-3158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCDOW'S FIRST ADDITION LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 8. 3-71 15K 1967 1STY/CRAWL 1120SQ 2-40X90 LOTS |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDOWS FIRST ADDIITON |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | JERSEY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MISSISSIPPI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
15948 Alva St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jersey County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15948 ALVA ST, DOW, IL 62022-3158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15948 Alva St was $1,473, down 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Jersey County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey County |
| County Subdivision | Mississippi Township |
| Unified School District | Jersey Community Unit School District 100 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,473.00 (-1.54%) | $25,550 Land $3,345 Building $22,205 | $76,650 Land $10,035 Building $66,615 |
| 2024 | $1,496.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,367.00 | $21,385 Land $2,800 Building $18,585 | $64,155 Land $8,400 Building $55,755 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15948 Alva St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 15948 Alva 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grafton Technologies Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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