Madison County property record for 229 Alben St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 23-2-08-17-09-104-014 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-17-09-104-014 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,480 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 229 ALBEN ST |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURNER ACRES ANNEX LOT 78 80 X 106.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNER ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 401500 |
229 Alben St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 ALBEN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235482 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 ALBEN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2004 |
| Document Number | 0000005482 |
| Map Reference | PB 24 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023R05482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $168.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 229 ALBEN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2004 |
| Document Number | 0000005483 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R05483 |
| Name | CU AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Alben St was $3,220 with exemptions applied, up 12.1% from the year before.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,220.00 (+12.12%) | $51,230 Land $4,690 Building $46,540 | $153,690 Land $14,070 Building $139,620 |
| 2024 | $2,872.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,353.00 | $37,830 Land $3,460 Building $34,370 | $113,603 Land $10,390 Building $103,213 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 229 Alben St; there have been 10 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 229 Alben 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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