2811 Benbow Ave, Alton, IL 62002 Property Records

Madison County property record for 2811 Benbow Ave, Alton, IL 62002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size	0.194 acres (8,448 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$83,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,566 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`23-2-08-07-15-402-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-2-08-07-15-402-012`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	990 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1921
Effective Year Built	Effective 1921
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	8,448 sqft (0.194 acres)
Lot Dimensions	128 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2811 BENBOW AVE
City	ALTON
State	IL
Zip	62002-4031
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PRIESTS H C SUBD LOT 3 66X128
Legal Subdivision	PRIESTS H C SUBD
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	MADISON IL
Township / Civil Division	ALTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	401500

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2811 BENBOW AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4031
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 20, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202321935
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MADISON IL
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2023
Property Address	2811 BENBOW AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4031
Document Number	0000021935
Map Reference	PB 5 PG 48
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2023
Instrument	2023R21935
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2023
Title Company	PRIMARY TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$124.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2811 BENBOW AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4031

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021936
Date	Aug 17, 2023
Instrument	2023R21936

Lender

Name	FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.13%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021937
Date	Aug 17, 2023
Instrument	2023R21937

Lender

Name	ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$2,566.00 (+8.87%)	$32,060 (+35.39%) Land $2,960 Building $29,100	$96,180 (+35.25%) Land $8,880 Building $87,300
2024	$2,357.00 (+51.97%)
2022	$1,551.00	$23,680 Land $2,190 Building $21,490	$71,112 Land $6,577 Building $64,535

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

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

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.

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 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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