Macoupin County property record for 401 N 5th St, Benld, IL 62009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,163 (2025) |
| APN | 20-31-251-007 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-251-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Street Address | 401 N 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENLD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62009-1301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 21 O P BENLD 135 X 100 20-31-251-007 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF BENLD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAHOKIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 957000 |
401 N 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Macoupin County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 N 5TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 536467 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 N 5th St was $1,163, up 6.4% 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 | $1,163.00 (+6.4%) | $24,778 (-22.03%) Land $2,497 Building $22,281 | $74,334 (-22.03%) Land $7,491 Building $66,843 |
| 2024 | $1,093.00 | $31,780 Land $2,334 Building $29,446 | $95,340 Land $7,002 Building $88,338 |
| 2022 | $992.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,041 Land $2,020 Building $18,021 | $60,123 Land $6,060 Building $54,063 |
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 401 N 5th St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1982 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 401 N 5th 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 | 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 | 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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Madison Communications Cable | 1,000 / 150 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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