Madison County property record for 616 Semple St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 830 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale |
| APN | 23-2-07-11-18-303-028 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-11-18-303-028 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 830 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,730 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 91 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 616 SEMPLE ST |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-6131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOWARD CHAS ADD LOT 30X91 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD CHAS ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 30X91 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 402300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Christian Hill Historic District listed 1978 · 266 contributing resources · NRIS 78001165 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
616 Semple St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Madison County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 SEMPLE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201820543 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 616 SEMPLE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-6131 |
| Document Number | 0000020543 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LIMITED |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $48.75 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 530 GRACE ST GODFREY IL 620352406, GODFREY, IL 62035-2406 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Semple St was $312 with a homeowner's exemption, up 30.5% 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 | $312.00 (+30.54%) | $9,900 Land $190 Building $9,710 | $29,700 Land $570 Building $29,130 |
| 2024 | $239.00 | ||
| 2022 | $221.00 | $7,310 Land $140 Building $7,170 | $21,952 Land $420 Building $21,532 |
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 616 Semple St; there have been 5 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 | 5 (1979–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 616 Semple St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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| 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave.
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