Residential - Vacant LandResidential
218 HAMILTON ST
ALTON, IL 62002
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$42 (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.$520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,560
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
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
31
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.12 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(3)
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.
MEH
Alton Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
Gilson Brown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 2.8 mi
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%
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
218 Hamilton 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Madison County
How it measures up in Alton 62002
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alton 62002.
Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 42% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Alton 62002 | Madison County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.17 ac | 42% of homes | 25% of homes |
About 218 Hamilton St
When did 218 Hamilton St, Alton, IL last sell?
218 Hamilton St, Alton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 218 Hamilton St, Alton, IL?
218 Hamilton St, Alton, IL is assigned to Alton Middle School (middle), rated C-; Gilson Brown Elementary School (elementary); 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.
What are the property taxes on 218 Hamilton St, Alton, IL?
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Hamilton St, Alton, IL was $42. The county assessed it at $520.
More homes on Hamilton St
- 200 Hamilton St4,095 ft² · Sold $23K · May 2014
- 200 Hamilton St0.16 ac · Sold $15K · Oct 2005
- 200 Hamilton St0.11 ac · Sold $15K · Oct 2005
- 224 Hamilton St1,917 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St1 ba · 952 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St0.24 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St3,615 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St0.11 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St1,917 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 200 Hamilton St50 ft · 0.11 ac · Sold $15K · Oct 2005
- 200 Hamilton St55 ft · 0.16 ac · Sold $15K · Oct 2005
- 224 Hamilton St78 ft · 1,900 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St97 ft · 3,600 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St109 ft · 0.24 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St128 ft · 0.11 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St213 ft · 1,900 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 200 Hamilton St213 ft · 4,116 ft² · Sold $23K · May 2014
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