Cook County property record for 18 Alton Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,934 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $13,941 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-26-200-011 |
| Primary APN | 03-26-200-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,934 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,934 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,000 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 18 ALTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | PROSPECT HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60070-2603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H M (CORNELL) & COS (CAMP) (MCDONALD) ACRES SUB IN N H NE SEC 26-42-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNELL & COS CAMP MCDONALD |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| 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 | 18 ALTON RD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL 60070-2603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201133162 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $57,000 (+21.28%) Land $15,000 Building $42,000 | $570,000 (+21.28%) Land $150,000 Building $420,000 | |
| 2023 | $13,941.00 (+6.84%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,049.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,000 Land $12,000 Building $35,000 | $470,000 Land $120,000 Building $350,000 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 95% of the US · lower than 70% 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 | 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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