Madison County property record for 444 Bluff St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 956 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 23-1-07-11-13-302-020 |
| Primary APN | 23-1-07-11-13-302-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 956 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 40.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 444 BLUFF ST |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-6010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR NW SW 40.5X200 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 402300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Christian Hill Historic District listed 1978 · 266 contributing resources · NRIS 78001165 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Madison County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 BLUFF ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Property Address | 444 BLUFF ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERENITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000032224 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R32224 |
| Name | CARROLLTON BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $4,259.00 (+10.17%) | $59,210 (+35.4%) Land $3,970 Building $55,240 | $177,630 (+35.26%) Land $11,910 Building $165,720 |
| 2024 | $3,866.00 (+16.8%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,310.00 | $43,730 Land $2,930 Building $40,800 | $131,322 Land $8,799 Building $122,523 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 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 |
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| 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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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