Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,660 sqft$61/sqft
1603 Liberty St, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,144 sq ftLot Size
1905Year Built
$61/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This 2 beautiful story home in excellent condition offers many unique, original features in the historic Middletown district of Alton. The historic district is just minutes from the Haskell Park, Great River Road, the Alton marina, Amphitheater, St. Louis, area shops. This impeccable home includes original woodwork, refinished wood floors, beautiful wood carved staircase, built-in pantry kitchen cabinet, oak gas fireplace and many updates over the past several years. All rooms are large and provide...This 2 beautiful story home in excellent condition offers many unique, original features in the historic Middletown district of Alton. The historic district is just minutes from the Haskell Park, Great River Road, the Alton marina, Amphitheater, St. Louis, area shops. This impeccable home includes original woodwork, refinished wood floors, beautiful wood carved staircase, built-in pantry kitchen cabinet, oak gas fireplace and many updates over the past several years. All rooms are large and provide the open concept feel in a historically stately, warm feeling home. There's additional storage in a renovated 3rd story loft that includes an additional 4th bedroom and living space. The home was featured in the Alton Garden and the Historical House tours. The completely landscaped backyard provides panoramic garden views and low maintenance living. The amazing covered porches off the kitchen and the upstairs master bedroom offer private and peaceful views. This home is truly magnificent!
  • Listed by: Lisa Erthal • Riverbend Real Estate Group
Listing closed: 08/09/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 17047470

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$165,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Alton, IL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Riverbend Real Estate Group

Sold By Landmark Realty

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Property Information for 1603 Liberty Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,081 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Style Description: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Cross Street: 16th
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,144 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison-IL
  • Directions: Henry to E 16th, to Liberty.
  • Latitude: 38.901774
  • Longitude: -90.173845
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Edwards B F Add
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 4513
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Prop Asses City Tax: 1
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-12-09-104-002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,081.00
  • Tax Legal Description: EDWARDS B F ADD LOT PT 7
  • Tax Year: 2016
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Rear/Side Entry, Tandem
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: 2660.0
  • Lot Features: Fencing, Level Lot, Wood Fence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.164
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52X137.5
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7144.0
  • Special Areas: Balcony,Den/Office,Family Room,Loft
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2660.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Age: 113
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Bathroom in LL, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Levels: 2.5 Story
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 1
  • Upper Full Baths: 1
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Heat Source: Gas
  • Cable Available: 1
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Some Wood Floors
  • Dining: Separate Dining
  • Window Features: 6 Panel Door(s), Panel Door(s), Some Insulated Wndws, Some Tilt-In Windows
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Bedrooms
  • Bedroom Description: Other
  • Main and Upper Beds: 4
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 4
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Butler Pantry,Center Island,Eat-In Kitchen
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Miscellaneous: Burglar Alarm-Owned,Deck,Home Protection Plcy,Patio,Smoke Alarm/Detec
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sub Lease: 0

Property History for 1603 Liberty Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2017

Closed

MARIS #17047470

$162,000
Aug 8, 2017

Closed

MARIS #17047470

$167,500
Aug 8, 2017

Closed

MARIS #17047470

$162,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2017

Closed

MARIS #17047470

$162,000
08/08/2017

Closed

MARIS #17047470

$167,500
08/08/2017

Closed

MARIS #17047470

$162,000

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

Public Records for 1603 Liberty Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,810Additions$59,080Total$63,890
Tax Record2025$5,114 ($426 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt896 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,124 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-12-09-104-002

Schools near 1603 Liberty Street

This home is within Alton Community Unit School District 11.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lovejoy Elementary School
PublicK to 2

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: 1603 Liberty Street, Alton, IL 62002
$162,000
4
2,660
7,144
1
1,554
7,672
$142,500
3
1,810
8,233
1
1,196
7,672
$175,000
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2,388
7,187
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