Macoupin County property record for 714 N 8th St, Benld, IL 62009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,779 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,061 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 20-31-226-001 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-226-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,779 sqft (0.385 acres) |
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| Street Address | 714 N 8TH ST |
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| City | BENLD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62009-1130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 1 D K RICES SUBD EAST OF BENLD 20-31-226-001 |
| Legal Subdivision | D K RICES SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAHOKIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 957000 |
714 N 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Macoupin County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 714 N 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1130 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 812 / 200 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 714 N 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1130 |
| Document Number | 0000604612 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 604612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 714 N 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 714 N 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1130 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MACOUPIN IL |
| Property Address | 714 N 8TH ST, BENLD, IL 62009-1130 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 564898 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 564898 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 714 N 8th St was $2,061 with exemptions applied, up 6.5% 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 | $2,061.00 (+6.46%) | $44,272 (+7%) Land $2,647 Building $41,625 | $132,816 (+7%) Land $7,941 Building $124,875 |
| 2024 | $1,936.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $41,376 Land $2,474 Building $38,902 | $124,128 Land $7,422 Building $116,706 |
| 2022 | $1,752.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $35,805 Land $2,141 Building $33,664 | $107,415 Land $6,423 Building $100,992 |
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 714 N 8th St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 714 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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