Macoupin County property record for 520 S 1st St, Benld, IL 62009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $953 (2025) |
| APN | 20-31-352-011 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-352-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,647 sqft (0.175 acres) |
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| Street Address | 520 S 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENLD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62009-1560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 8-12 BLK 3 & ADJ 12' ALLEY TO THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL ADDN & ALSO FORMER RR ROW TO THE W EXTENDING FROM DORSEY STR ON THE N |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST HIGH SCHOOL ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAHOKIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 957000 |
520 S 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Macoupin County records, as of August 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 S 1ST ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 S 1st St was $953, up 6.8% 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 | $953.00 (+6.84%) | $21,396 (+7%) Land $6,834 Building $14,562 | $64,188 (+7%) Land $20,502 Building $43,686 |
| 2024 | $892.00 | $19,996 Land $6,387 Building $13,609 | $59,988 Land $19,161 Building $40,827 |
| 2022 | $798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,304 Land $5,527 Building $11,777 | $51,912 Land $16,581 Building $35,331 |
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 520 S 1st St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 520 S 1st 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Madison Communications Cable | 1,000 / 150 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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