St. Clair County property record for 526 Forest Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,341 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale |
| APN | 08-27-0-203-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-27-0-203-009 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 48 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,446 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,446 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 444 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 526 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BELLEVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62220-3810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TWENHOEFELS 3RD ADD LOT/SEC-8 LOT 7 & NW 45 FT OF LOT 8 A02677916 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWENHOEFELS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | ST CLAIR IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 501900 |
526 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: St. Clair County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 FOREST AVE, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-3810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TOWN AND COUNTRY TITLE COMPANY, TOWN & CNTRY TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262879012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST CLAIR IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 526 FOREST AVE, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-3810 |
| Document Number | 0A02879012 |
| Map Reference | MB N PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | A02879012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE, COMMUNITY TITLE SHILOH LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 526 FOREST AVE, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-3810 |
| Document Number | 0A02879013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | A02879013 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST CLAIR IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 526 FOREST AVE, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-3810 |
| Document Number | 00A2677916 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2677916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | TOWN AND COUNTRY TITLE COMPANY, TOWN & CNTRY TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $255.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 526 FOREST AVE BELLEVILLE IL 622203810, BELLEVILLE, IL 62220-3810 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Forest Ave was $5,341 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: St. Clair County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Belleville City |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Elementary School District | Belleville School District 118 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Belleville Township High School District 201 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,341.00 (+4.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,061 (+6.08%) Land $8,548 Building $59,513 | $204,183 (+6.08%) Land $25,644 Building $178,539 |
| 2024 | $5,114.00 | $64,160 Land $8,058 Building $56,102 | $192,480 Land $24,174 Building $168,306 |
| 2022 | $52,358 Land $7,110 Building $45,248 | $157,074 Land $21,330 Building $135,744 |
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 526 Forest Ave.
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 526 Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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-EAST ST LOUIS private · serves 131,368 people · EPA ID IL1635040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) 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 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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