Madison County property record for 3500 Gilham Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 957 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Transfer |
| APN | 23-2-08-08-13-301-012 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-08-13-301-012 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 957 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,020 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3500 GILHAM AVE |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-4112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GILLHAM HEIGHTS SUBD LOTS 23,24,25,26 120.6 X 100 IRR 75X120.6X IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | GILLHAM HEIGHTS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 401400 |
3500 Gilham Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4624 PINE GROVE LN, GODFREY, IL 62035-1765 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS |
| May 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202135974 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3500 GILHAM AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4112 |
| Document Number | 0000035974 |
| Map Reference | PB 7 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R35974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE STATE TITLE AND ESCROW, PRAIRIE STATE TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $75.00 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4624 PINE GROVE LN, GODFREY, IL 62035-1765 |
| Document Number | 0000035975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R35975 |
| Name | TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MTG SVCS |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3500 GILHAM AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-4112 |
| Document Number | 0000020491 |
| Map Reference | PB 7 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R20491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 372, EAST ALTON, IL 62024-0372 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3500 Gilham Ave was $1,991, up 8.9% 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 | $1,991.00 (+8.86%) | $24,880 Land $4,590 Building $20,290 | $74,640 Land $13,770 Building $60,870 |
| 2024 | $1,829.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,611.00 | $18,370 Land $3,390 Building $14,980 | $55,165 Land $10,180 Building $44,985 |
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 3500 Gilham Ave; there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 3500 Gilham Ave 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) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Wisper ISP.
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