Madison County property record for 537 E 5th St, Alton, IL 62002 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
| Square Footage | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,568 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 216 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $3,214.00 (2025) |
Source: Madison County records · APN 23-2-07-14-08-203-028
Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 E 5TH ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013992 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Madison County records · Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,214.00 (-1.8%) | $51,150 (+35.39%) Land $5,240 Building $45,910 | $153,450 (+35.25%) Land $15,720 Building $137,730 |
| 2024 | $3,273.00 (+17.4%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,788.00 | $37,780 Land $3,870 Building $33,910 | $113,454 Land $11,622 Building $101,832 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2022 · 93 contributing resources · NRIS 78001166 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-14-08-203-028 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,568 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 110 ft x 68.8 ft Depth x Width |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft Garage |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
|---|
| Street Address | 537 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-2605 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN HATHAWAYS SUB LOT 16 & PT 17 68.8 X 110 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN HATHAWAYS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
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