Madison County property record for 2802 Benbow Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 748 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,864 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit |
| APN | 23-2-08-07-15-402-010 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-07-15-402-010 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 636 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2802 BENBOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-4030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOWES W C HRS SUBD LOT 6 66X132 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOWES W C HRS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 401500 |
2802 Benbow Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Madison County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2802 BENBOW AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200825703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Property Address | 2802 BENBOW AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029963 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R29963 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 19, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 9.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2802 Benbow Ave was $2,864 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.8% 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 | $2,864.00 (+10.79%) | $41,780 Land $3,080 Building $38,700 | $125,340 Land $9,240 Building $116,100 |
| 2024 | $2,585.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,181.00 | $30,860 Land $2,280 Building $28,580 | $92,673 Land $6,847 Building $85,826 |
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 2802 Benbow 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 risk around 2802 Benbow 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
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 642 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 |
May also be available: i3 Broadband, Wisper ISP.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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