Cook County property record for 17 Alton Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,357 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-26-201-010 |
| Primary APN | 03-26-201-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,000 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 17 ALTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | PROSPECT HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60070-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 IN H M CORNELL & COMPANYS C AMP MCDONALD ACRES N2 NE4 OF SEC26 T42N R11E 3P |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | H M CORNELL & COMPANYS CAMP M |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 802605 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 ALTON RD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL 60070-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044005 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Prospect Heights City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Trails School District 26 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,000 (+18.6%) Land $15,000 Building $36,000 | $510,000 (+18.6%) Land $150,000 Building $360,000 | |
| 2023 | $10,357.00 (-6.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,032.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $43,000 Land $12,000 Building $31,000 | $430,000 Land $120,000 Building $310,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 61% 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 | PROSPECT HEIGHTS serves 2,280 people · EPA ID IL0312530 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from IL AMERICAN-CHICAGO SUBURBAN |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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