Madison County property record for 516 Sering Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,175 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 23-2-08-18-06-106-002 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-18-06-106-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,175 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 41.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 516 SERING AVE |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLAINVIEW LOT PT 37 38 41.7X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAINVIEW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 402600 |
516 Sering Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Madison County records, as of July 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DR, 100, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-6340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611787 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 516 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000016156 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 516 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1707 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 516 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000011787 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.11787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE AND ESCROW LIMITED, COMMUNITY TITLE & ESCROW LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,665.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
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| Name | DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 516 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000005911 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4730 E GOLIKE LN BETHALTO IL 620102536, BETHALTO, IL 62010-2536 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Sering Ave was $1,581, 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 | $1,581.00 (+8.88%) | $19,760 Land $1,760 Building $18,000 | $59,280 Land $5,280 Building $54,000 |
| 2024 | $1,452.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,280.00 | $14,590 Land $1,300 Building $13,290 | $43,814 Land $3,904 Building $39,910 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 516 Sering Ave; there have been 4 flood claims 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 | 4 (1979–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 516 Sering 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 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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