500 Porter St, Alton, IL 62002 Property Records

Madison County property record for 500 Porter St, Alton, IL 62002

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 616 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$48,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$1,342 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2021 Mortgage
APN23-2-08-17-10-101-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-2-08-17-10-101-013

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area616 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address500 PORTER ST
CityALTON
StateIL
Zip62002-2026
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCURDIE HEIGHTS LOT 8 40 X 120
Legal SubdivisionCURDIE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Township / Civil DivisionALTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract401500

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1048 WASHINGTON AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-2870
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CARROLLTON BANK
Aug 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202230690
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateSep 19, 2022
Property Address500 PORTER ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2026
Document Number0000030690
Map ReferencePB 11 PG 56
Instrument DateSep 12, 2022
Instrument2022R30690
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2022
Title CompanySERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$72.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1048 WASHINGTON AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-2870
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000030691
DateSep 19, 2022
Instrument2022R30691
Lender
NameCARROLLTON BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Property Address500 PORTER ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2026
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000033653
DateAug 10, 2021
Instrument2021R33653
Lender
NameBANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityAlton City
CountyMadison County
County SubdivisionAlton Township
Unified School DistrictAlton Community Unit School District 11 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,342.00 (+8.84%)$16,770 (+35.35%) Land $1,440 Building $15,330$50,310 (+35.22%) Land $4,320 Building $45,990
2024$1,233.00 (+13.43%)
2022$1,087.00$12,390 Land $1,060 Building $11,330$37,207 Land $3,183 Building $34,024

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1979–1986)
Most Recent ClaimOct 1986 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemIL AMERICAN-ALTON
private · serves 46,127 people · EPA ID IL1195150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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