Madison County property record for 542 Highland Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,556 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $686 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-07-13-07-201-016 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-13-07-201-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,556 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 542 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-2720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDGEWOOD RESUBD LOT 163 40.0 X 138.9 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGWOOD RESUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
Source: Madison County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 711 STATE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6143 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201715100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $686.00 (+8.89%) | $8,570 (+35.39%) Land $390 Building $8,180 | $25,710 (+35.25%) Land $1,170 Building $24,540 |
| 2024 | $630.00 (+13.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $555.00 | $6,330 Land $290 Building $6,040 | $19,009 Land $871 Building $18,138 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 6 (1979–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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-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 224 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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