Madison County property record for 548 Highland Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,008 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-07-12-19-405-021 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-12-19-405-021 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 548 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-2720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDGEWOOD SUBD LOT 159 40X142.8 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
548 Highland Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2010.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2332 STATE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 548 Highland Ave was $1,008 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.5% 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 | $1,008.00 (+14.55%) | $18,600 Land $1,390 Building $17,210 | $55,800 Land $4,170 Building $51,630 |
| 2024 | $880.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,205.00 | $13,740 Land $1,030 Building $12,710 | $41,261 Land $3,093 Building $38,168 |
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 548 Highland Ave; there have been 6 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 548 Highland 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 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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