Madison County property record for 79 E Elm St, Alton, IL 62002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,585 (2025) |
| APN | 23-2-07-02-08-202-009 |
| Primary APN | 23-2-07-02-08-202-009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 79 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62002-4428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOFFMEISTER PLACE SUBD LOT 13 50X120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOFFMEISTER PLACE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 402100 |
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 E ELM ST, ALTON, IL 62002-4428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201236762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,585.00 (+12.41%) | $25,810 (+35.34%) Land $2,840 Building $22,970 | $77,430 (+35.21%) Land $8,520 Building $68,910 |
| 2024 | $1,410.00 (+23.04%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,146.00 | $19,070 Land $2,100 Building $16,970 | $57,267 Land $6,306 Building $50,961 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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