Madison County property record for 706 Ridge St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,220 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $639 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-07-12-17-305-002 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-12-17-305-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,220 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 706 RIDGE ST |
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| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-2639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | HUNTER & EMERSONS ADD LOT PT 4 5 58.5X90 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTER & EMERSONS ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 402500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2022 · 93 contributing resources · NRIS 78001166 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
706 Ridge St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 RIDGE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-2639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 Ridge St was $639 with exemptions applied, down 47.7% 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 | $639.00 (-47.67%) | $23,250 Land $1,570 Building $21,680 | $69,750 Land $4,710 Building $65,040 |
| 2024 | $1,221.00 | ||
| 2022 | $980.00 | $17,170 Land $1,160 Building $16,010 | $51,561 Land $3,483 Building $48,078 |
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 706 Ridge St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & 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.
The area around 706 Ridge St 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 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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