Madison County property record for 602 Forest Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 886 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-07-12-09-101-017 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-12-09-101-017 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 886 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 602 FOREST AVE |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-3551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOREST HOME PLACE LOT 5 50X178 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HOME PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 402100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1982 · NRIS 82002583 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 FOREST AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-3551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014814 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $2,382.00 (+11.2%) | $35,760 (+35.4%) Land $3,490 Building $32,270 | $107,280 (+35.27%) Land $10,470 Building $96,810 |
| 2024 | $2,142.00 (+19.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,790.00 | $26,410 Land $2,580 Building $23,830 | $79,310 Land $7,748 Building $71,562 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 194 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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