Macoupin County property record for 705 N 8th St, Benld, IL 62009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,500 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $574 (2025) |
| APN | 20-31-204-012 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-204-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 705 N 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENLD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62009-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 1 O P BENLD 50 X 120 20-31-204-012 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAHOKIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 957000 |
705 N 8th St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Macoupin County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 114 W SPRUCE ST, GILLESPIE, IL 62033-1600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009497617 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 N 8th St was $574, up 8.9% 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 | $574.00 (+8.92%) | $15,274 (+7%) Land $1,228 Building $14,046 | $45,822 (+7%) Land $3,684 Building $42,138 |
| 2024 | $527.00 | $14,275 Land $1,148 Building $13,127 | $42,825 Land $3,444 Building $39,381 |
| 2022 | $448.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,353 Land $993 Building $11,360 | $37,059 Land $2,979 Building $34,080 |
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 705 N 8th 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 8th 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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