Madison County property record for 242 Longfellow Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 927 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,062 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-08-17-05-105-002 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-17-05-105-002 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 927 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 242 LONGFELLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURNER ACRES LOT 17 70X105 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNER ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 401500 |
Source: Madison County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 LONGFELLOW AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201436330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,062.00 (-49.04%) | $34,980 (+35.48%) Land $3,650 Building $31,330 | $104,940 (+35.34%) Land $10,950 Building $93,990 |
| 2024 | $2,084.00 (+79.04%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,164.00 | $25,820 Land $2,690 Building $23,130 | $77,537 Land $8,078 Building $69,459 |
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 · 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.
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 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.
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