Madison County property record for 217 James St, Bethalto, IL 62010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| APN | 15-2-09-06-13-304-028 |
| Primary APN | 15-2-09-06-13-304-028 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 217 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHALTO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62010-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KELSEYS JAMES E FIRST ADD LOT 19 & E25 FT OF VAC ST 75 X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELSEYS JAMES E FIRST ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 401721 |
217 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 JAMES ST, BETHALTO, IL 62010-1317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202145629 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 JAMES ST, BETHALTO, IL 62010-1317 |
| Document Number | 0000045629 |
| Map Reference | PB 18 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R45629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 JAMES ST, BETHALTO, IL 62010-1317 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 James St was $2,083, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Bethalto Village |
| County | Madison County |
| County Subdivision | Fort Russell Township |
| Unified School District | Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,083.00 (+5.15%) | $28,970 Land $5,790 Building $23,180 | $86,910 Land $17,370 Building $69,540 |
| 2024 | $1,981.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,494.00 | $18,970 Land $4,640 Building $14,330 | $56,967 Land $13,934 Building $43,033 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 217 James St; there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 217 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BETHALTO serves 15,210 people · EPA ID IL1190150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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