Madison County property record for 520 Sering Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,175 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,842 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 23-2-08-18-06-106-001 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-18-06-106-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 520 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 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 402600 |
520 Sering Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2017.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1924 LIBERTY ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200746879 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1707 |
| Document Number | 0000040754 |
| Map Reference | PB 9 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R40754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1924 LIBERTY ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4518 |
| Document Number | 0000040755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R40755 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Sering Ave was $1,842, 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 | $1,842.00 (+8.87%) | $23,020 Land $1,760 Building $21,260 | $69,060 Land $5,280 Building $63,780 |
| 2024 | $1,692.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,491.00 | $17,000 Land $1,300 Building $15,700 | $51,051 Land $3,904 Building $47,147 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 520 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 520 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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