Madison County property record for 720 Grove St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,041 sqft · built 1857 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 23-2-07-12-09-102-011 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-12-09-102-011 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,041 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1857 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1857 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,240 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 902 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 669 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Gazebo | 63 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 720 GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-4560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDWARDS B F ADD LOT 5 8 9 168X145 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDWARDS B F ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 402100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1982 · NRIS 82002583 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
720 Grove St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2022.
Source: Madison County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 GROVE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF BELLEVILLE |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF BELLEVILLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202225423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 720 GROVE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4560 |
| Document Number | 0000012005 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012005, |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612005 |
| Name | BANK OF BELLEVILLE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 720 GROVE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4560 |
| Document Number | 0000025423 |
| Map Reference | PB 14 PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R25423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE AND ESCROW, COMMUNITY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $570.00 |
| 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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| Address | 720 GROVE ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4560 |
| Document Number | 0000025424 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R25424 |
| Name | BANK OF BELLEVILLE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Grove St was $9,487 with exemptions applied, up 9.9% 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 | $9,487.00 (+9.93%) | $129,520 (+10.55%) Land $16,390 Building $113,130 | $388,560 (+10.55%) Land $49,170 Building $339,390 |
| 2024 | $8,630.00 | $117,160 Land $14,830 Building $102,330 | $351,480 Land $44,490 Building $306,990 |
| 2022 | $7,864.00 | $95,640 Land $12,100 Building $83,540 | $287,207 Land $36,336 Building $250,871 |
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 720 Grove 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 720 Grove St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 290 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 |
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