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1501 SPARKS ST

ALTON, IL 62002
0
Baths
2,000 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$827 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$10,330 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,990

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
57
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
70
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
4
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Warehouse, Storage
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Gilson Brown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 2.1 mi
M
Alton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Alton High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Alton Community Unit School District 11

Neighborhood · ZIP 62002These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.125

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.738 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,082
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1501 Sparks St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Alton 62002
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Alton 62002
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Alton 62002

How it measures up in Alton 62002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alton 62002.

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 1501 Sparks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlton 62002Madison County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac83% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than196582% of homes52% of homes

About 1501 Sparks St

When did 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL last sell?

1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL last sold on Sep 30, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL?

1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL has 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL built?

1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL?

1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL is assigned to Gilson Brown Elementary School (elementary); Alton Middle School (middle), rated D; Alton High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Alton Community Unit School District 11. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL compare to other homes in Alton 62002?

Among the 12,598 homes in Alton 62002, it is bigger than 96% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,008 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1965 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Sparks St, Alton, IL was $827. The county assessed it at $10,330.

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