1215 Union St

Alton, IL 62002

$175,000
Price
4
Beds
2,440 Sq. Ft.
$72 / Sq. Ft.
2,440
Sq. Ft.
$72
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Have you ever wanted a home full of Alton history, this is your opportunity. The original owner and builder of this 2-story full brick home was prominent businessmen and contractor William M. Ash, Jr and was designed by one of the most famous architects in the region Lucus Pfeiffenberger and Son. The home features 4 large rooms with tall ceilings on the main floor and 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor. As you inter the grand foyer you will find the sitting room/library on your right and formal living...Have you ever wanted a home full of Alton history, this is your opportunity. The original owner and builder of this 2-story full brick home was prominent businessmen and contractor William M. Ash, Jr and was designed by one of the most famous architects in the region Lucus Pfeiffenberger and Son. The home features 4 large rooms with tall ceilings on the main floor and 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor. As you inter the grand foyer you will find the sitting room/library on your right and formal living room on your left, the dining room features a built-in China Cabinet that has a pass through from the kitchen.
  1. Listed by Kevin Botterbush • Botterbush & Associates

Property Details for 1215 Union Street

Architectural Style
Historic
Waterfront
No
Cross Street
Brown Street
LISTING UPDATED: 11/11/2025 06:34 PM

Property Details for 1215 Union Street

StatusActive
MLS #25068259
Days on Market72
Taxes$2,536 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1918
Lot Size-
CountyMadison County IL

Location

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Building Information for 1215 Union Street

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$1,076 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$865

Property Taxes

$211

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1215 Union Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: Brown Street to Union
  • Latitude: 38.893086
  • Longitude: -90.166933
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Middletown
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-12-18-303-030
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,536.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Ash WM M JR SUBD Lot 67
  • Tax Year: 2024
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: ALTON DIST 11
  • High School: Alton
  • High School District: Alton DIST 11
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALTON DIST 11
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2440.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 139 X 128.5 IRR
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Builder Name: William M. Ash, Jr.
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2440.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 8
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Disclosures: Occupancy Permit Required,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Library, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x15
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17x17
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11x15
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17x14
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 5x11
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 11.0

Property History for 1215 Union Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25068259

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25068259

$175,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1215 Union Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,290Additions$34,910Total$37,200
Tax Record2024$2,536 ($211 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,220 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,884 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-12-18-303-030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1215 Union Street

This home is within Alton Community Unit School District 11.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Elementary School
Public - 2 to 5
Alton Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Alton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mark Twain School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Elementary School
Public2 to 5

Alton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alton High School
Public9 to 12

Mark Twain School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1215 Union Street, Alton, IL 62002

1215 Union Street is a single family home for sale in Alton, IL 62002. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by Botterbush & Associates, it's currently listed at $175,000. This listing's school district is Alton Community Unit School District 11. Nearby schools include North Elementary School, Alton Middle School and Alton High School. 1215 Union Street is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 2,440 sqft single family home built in 1918.

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