1903 Central Ave, Alton, IL 62002 Property Records

Madison County property record for 1903 Central Ave, Alton, IL 62002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 725 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$12,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$203 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale
APN	`23-2-07-12-10-101-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-2-07-12-10-101-001`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	725 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 1896
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1903 CENTRAL AVE
City	ALTON
State	IL
Zip	62002-4543
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SMITHS ADD LOT 45X120
Legal Subdivision	SMITHS ADDN
Legal Lot Number	45X120
Jurisdiction	MADISON IL
Township / Civil Division	ALTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	402100

Owner

1903 Central Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.

Source: Madison County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1905 CENTRAL AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4543
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202216387
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 18, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0045930883
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MADISON IL
Recording Date	May 12, 2022
Property Address	1903 CENTRAL AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4543
Document Number	0000016387
Map Reference	PB 5 PG 80
Instrument Date	May 3, 2022
Instrument	2022R16387
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2022
Title Company	SERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$18.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1905 CENTRAL AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4543

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1903 Central Ave was $203, up 8.6% from the year before.

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$203.00 (+8.56%)	$2,540 (+10.43%) Land $1,870 Building $670	$7,620 (+10.43%) Land $5,610 Building $2,010
2024	$187.00	$2,300 Land $1,690 Building $610	$6,900 Land $5,070 Building $1,830
2022	$1,974.00	$22,510 Land $1,380 Building $21,130	$67,597 Land $4,144 Building $63,453

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

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1903 Central Ave.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1903 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20