Madison County property record for 701 Sering Ave, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,525 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $217 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale Feb 2019 Foreclosure |
| APN | 23-2-08-18-07-201-004 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-08-18-07-201-004 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Total Area |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 701 SERING AVE |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SIRING PLACE SUBD LOT 19 40X115 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIRING PLACE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 401500 |
701 Sering Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Madison County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2726 POWHATTAN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-5425 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | Deed, Transfer CK |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202427417 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 701 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000027417 |
| Map Reference | PB 11 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024R27417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | CK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2726 POWHATTAN ST, ALTON, IL 62002-5425 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 701 SERING AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000003857 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3857 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 96 EDWARDSVILLE IL 620250096, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Sering Ave was $217, up 8.5% 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 | $217.00 (+8.5%) | $2,720 Land $2,720 | $8,160 Land $8,160 |
| 2024 | $200.00 | ||
| 2022 | $2,010 Land $2,010 | $6,036 Land $6,036 | |
| 2013 | $1,253.00 |
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 701 Sering Ave; there have been 4 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 | 4 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · 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.
The area around 701 Sering Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 510 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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