Macoupin County property record for 705 N 7th St, Benld, IL 62009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 20-31-203-014 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-203-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 705 N 7TH ST |
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| City | BENLD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62009-1115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 13 & 16 BLK 2 O P BENLD 100 X 120 20-31-203-014 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BENLD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-16 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAHOKIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 957000 |
705 N 7th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Macoupin County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 N 7TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021592575 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000533538 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 705 N 7TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1115 |
| Document Number | 592575 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 592575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE II LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $75.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 705 N 7TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1115 |
| Document Number | 592576 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 592576 |
| Name | BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 705 N 7th St was $919, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Macoupin County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Benld City |
| County | Macoupin County |
| County Subdivision | Cahokia Township |
| Unified School District | Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $919.00 (+6.98%) | $20,847 (+7%) Land $2,490 Building $18,357 | $62,541 (+7%) Land $7,470 Building $55,071 |
| 2024 | $859.00 | $19,483 Land $2,327 Building $17,156 | $58,449 Land $6,981 Building $51,468 |
| 2022 | $767.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,860 Land $2,014 Building $14,846 | $50,580 Land $6,042 Building $44,538 |
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 705 N 7th St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 705 N 7th 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 | Indirect within 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 | BENLD serves 1,612 people · EPA ID IL1170050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GILLESPIE |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Madison Communications Cable | 1,000 / 150 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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