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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,767 sqft$79/sqft
245 Alben St, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1960Year Built
$79/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great home one owner since 1962! This home has been appreciated and well maintained over the years, three bedroom one and a half bath with approximately 589 sq ft, finished in the lower level. The one car garage and large 10'x13' screen room are accessible from the Breezeway just off the kitchen. Enjoy the nice size backyard in a convenient Milton Road location.Great home one owner since 1962! This home has been appreciated and well maintained over the years, three bedroom one and a half bath with approximately 589 sq ft, finished in the lower level. The one car garage and large 10'x13' screen room are accessible from the Breezeway just off the kitchen. Enjoy the nice size backyard in a convenient Milton Road location.
  • Listed by: Bobby Hosfelt 618.558.4447 bobby@tarrantandharman.com • Tarrant And Harman Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 24052960

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$160,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

Alton, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 245 Alben Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,172 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Style Description: Ranch
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison-IL
  • Directions: Milton Rd to Alben
  • Latitude: 38.889681
  • Longitude: -90.132237
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: none
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 2005
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-1-08-17-05-105-012
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,172.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Driveway: Concrete
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: 1767.0
  • Lot Features: Chain Link Fence, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80'X108.2'
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Special Areas: Mud Room
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1178.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 589.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: County Records
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Age: 64
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: FHA
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Low Full Baths: 1
  • Low half Baths: 0
  • Upper Full Baths: 0
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Heat Source: Gas
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Main and Upper Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 12x23
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 2
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 4x8
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 4
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 10x14
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 12x8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 9x5
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 7
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 12x24
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 9
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 8x7
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Bedrooms
  • Main and Upper Beds: 3
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 0
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Miscellaneous: Patio-Screened
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sub Lease: 0

Property History for 245 Alben Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2024

Closed

MARIS #24052960

$140,000
Sep 25, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1542573683

$140,000
Sep 21, 2024

Pending

MARIS #24052960

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2024

Closed

MARIS #24052960

$140,000
09/25/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1542573683

$140,000
09/21/2024

Pending

MARIS #24052960

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

Public Records for 245 Alben Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,690Additions$40,210Total$44,900
Tax Record2025$3,594 ($300 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,178 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,178 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960CountyMADISONAPN23-1-08-17-05-105-012

Schools near 245 Alben 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: 245 Alben Street, Alton, IL 62002
$140,000
3
1,767
8,712
$95,000
2
1,804
$71,500
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