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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,741 sqft
1217 State St, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$69/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

New price! Famed Architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger 1880's Historic Danforth Purchase Homestead. "Magician-Grant/Wuellner Home". Experience light filled spaces with 11+ ft. ceilings, period trim and 2 working fireplaces. Curio cabinet w/leaded glass. Custom windows & new exterior finish. Expanded porch is partially renovated with side staircase leading to gardens. All bedrooms boast large closets. The property is 2 lots, with vintage crown molding, archways, & wood floors. The light filled attic with...New price! Famed Architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger 1880's Historic Danforth Purchase Homestead. "Magician-Grant/Wuellner Home". Experience light filled spaces with 11+ ft. ceilings, period trim and 2 working fireplaces. Curio cabinet w/leaded glass. Custom windows & new exterior finish. Expanded porch is partially renovated with side staircase leading to gardens. All bedrooms boast large closets. The property is 2 lots, with vintage crown molding, archways, & wood floors. The light filled attic with Turret is amazing! Partially finished walk up & out basement has 1/2-bath, shower, workshop, full laundry & brick floor "pub" room. Owner providing materials on site to finish bath & renovations. Room to build 2 + car garage plus full circle drive gives ample parking. SEE Addendum for inclusive updates & materials. Plumbing & many electrical updates. 2nd floor laundry! Newer HVAC & ductwork. Occupancy inspection completed. Buyer to obtain permits & complete finish. As-is. Survey Provided
  • Listed by: Linda Rayho 618.779.2980 lindarayho@remax.net • RE/MAX Alliance
Listing closed: 01/16/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 24000959

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Median sold price

$210,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1217 State Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,272 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Historic, Traditional, Other
  • Style Description: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Cross Street: Bluff
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,401 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison-IL
  • Directions: From downtown Alton Historic State ST. past Bluff St. on the right. Full driveway circles property. Parking in back. Leased security system. Cameras do not stay. See Survey for Lot lines.
  • Latitude: 38.899849
  • Longitude: -90.193225
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Danforth Purchase
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 6033
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Prop Asses City Tax: 0
  • HOA Fee Includes: N/A
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-11-13-303-015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,272.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Danforths Purchase Lot 5 & 4 120x120
  • Tax Year: 2022
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circle Drive, Off Street, Other, Tandem
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Gravel,Pavers,See Remarks
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
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees/Woods, Level Lot, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3306
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120x120
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14401.0
  • Lot Number: 4 & 5
  • Special Areas: 2nd Floor Laundry,Bonus Room,Family Room,Front/Back Stairs,Living Room,Utility Room
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2741.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Count: 9
  • Photos Count: 85
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Disclosures: Other Disclosures, Code Compliance Reqd, Occupancy Perm Req, Othr-Call List Agent, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Age: 125
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: Conventional
  • OccupantType: Owner
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Workshop Area
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Bathroom in LL, Full, Partially Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Stone/Rock, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two and a Half
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 1
  • Primary Bath Description: Double Sink
  • Upper Full Baths: 1
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room,Hearth Room
  • Heat Source: Gas
  • Cable Available: 1
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas
  • Fireplace Features: Full Masonry, Gas, Woodburning Fireplce
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Carpets, High Ceilings, Some Wood Floors
  • Dining: Separate Dining
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow Window, Some Insulated Wndws, Some Storm Doors
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Main and Upper Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Floor Covering: Other
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 10x16
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 14x16
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 7x4
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 5
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 18x12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 10
  • Room Floor Covering: Other
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 6x6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 11
  • Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Hearth Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Room Floor Covering: Other
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Bedrooms
  • Bedroom Description: Other
  • Main and Upper Beds: 4
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 4
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Butler Pantry,Custom Cabinetry,Walk-In Pantry
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Miscellaneous: Home Protection Plcy,Near Public Trans,Patio-Covered,Porch-Covered,Security Alarm-Leased,Smoke Alarm/Detec
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sub Lease: 0

Property History for 1217 State Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2025

Closed

MARIS #24000959

$189,000—
Jan 16, 2025

Pending

MARIS #24000959

—
Jan 15, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1549907688

$189,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2025

Closed

MARIS #24000959

$189,000
01/16/2025

Pending

MARIS #24000959

—
01/15/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1549907688

$189,000

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

Public Records for 1217 State Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,300Additions$50,320Total$58,620
Tax Record2025$4,212 ($351 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,414 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,414 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-11-13-303-015

Schools near 1217 State Street

This home is within Alton Community Unit School District 11.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1217 State Street, Alton, IL 62002
$189,000
4
2,741
14,401
$28,000
4
2
787
7,200
–
3
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