Macoupin County property record for 305 S 8th St, Benld, IL 62009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| APN | 20-31-426-003 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-426-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
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| Street Address | 305 S 8TH ST |
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| City | BENLD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62009-1423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOT 3 BLK C D K RICES ADDN EAST OF BENLD |
| Legal Subdivision | D K RICES ADDN |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAHOKIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 957000 |
305 S 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Macoupin County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 S 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1423 |
| 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 | Jan 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997437681 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 590119 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 S 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1423 |
| Document Number | 590119 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 590119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 305 S 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1423 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 S 8th St was $1,962 with exemptions applied, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Macoupin County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Benld City |
| County | Macoupin County |
| County Subdivision | Cahokia Township |
| Unified School District | Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,962.00 (+6.57%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $42,686 (+7%) Land $3,653 Building $39,033 | $128,058 (+7%) Land $10,959 Building $117,099 |
| 2024 | $1,841.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $39,893 Land $3,414 Building $36,479 | $119,679 Land $10,242 Building $109,437 |
| 2022 | $1,662.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,521 Land $2,954 Building $31,567 | $103,563 Land $8,862 Building $94,701 |
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 305 S 8th St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 305 S 8th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BENLD serves 1,612 people · EPA ID IL1170050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GILLESPIE |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Madison Communications Cable | 1,000 / 150 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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