78 E Elm St, Alton, IL 62002 Property Records

Madison County property record for 78 E Elm St, Alton, IL 62002

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,500 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$258 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale
APN23-1-07-02-08-201-027-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-1-07-02-08-201-027-001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,061 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStone
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchSlab
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address78 E ELM ST
CityALTON
StateIL
Zip62002-4426
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTR NE NE 50X150
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Township / Civil DivisionALTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract402100

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4131 ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4484
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 15, 2017
Deed Document Number20216649
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateFeb 16, 2021
Property Address78 E ELM ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4426
Document Number0000006649
Instrument DateJan 11, 2021
Instrument2021R06649
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5.25
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3701 REGENT BLVD STE 175, 3701, IRVING, TX 75063-2308

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address320 COMMERCE STE 150, 150, IRVINE, CA 92602-1364

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityAlton City
CountyMadison County
County SubdivisionAlton Township
Unified School DistrictAlton Community Unit School District 11 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$258.00 (+8.86%)$3,230 (-84.76%) Land $3,230$9,690 (-84.78%) Land $9,690
2024$237.00 (+13.4%)
2022$209.00$21,200 Land $2,390 Building $18,810$63,663 Land $7,177 Building $56,486

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIL AMERICAN-ALTON
private · serves 46,127 people · EPA ID IL1195150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: ClearWave, Verizon, Wisper ISP.

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