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$174,369
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

296 BLUE RIDGE RD

ALTON, IL 62002
0
Baths
12.08 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$174K
$137K low$212K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,485 (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.$32,592 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,235
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,357
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,776

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.80 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.Single Family Residence
CountyMACOUPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.12.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Brighton North Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.6 mi
H
Southwestern High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi
M
Southwestern Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.3 mi

District: Southwestern Community Unit School District 9

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

296 Blue Ridge Rd 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Alton 62002
  • Among the largest lots in Alton 62002

What homes are worth in Alton 62002

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$23K$442K

This home is worth more than 76% 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.

Estimated value$174,369
CheaperTypical $107,151Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size12.08 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 296 Blue Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlton 62002Macoupin County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,36976% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than12.08 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 296 Blue Ridge Rd

How much is 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL is $174,369 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $136,651 to $212,087. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL last sell?

296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL?

296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL is assigned to Brighton North Primary School (elementary); Southwestern High School (high), rated B+; Southwestern Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Southwestern Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL compare to other homes in Alton 62002?

Among the 12,598 homes in Alton 62002, it is worth more than 76% of them ($174,369 against a typical $107,151) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (12.08 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of Macoupin County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL was $1,485. The county assessed it at $32,592.

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