Last Sold Price
2 beds2,770 sqft$143/sqft
402 Prospect St, Alton, IL 62002

Description

Driving through this brick paved historic district, winding up the hills from the river's edge in Alton Illinois, you'll find this beautiful contemporary cottage near the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Framed by hills of green space and surrounded by white limestone "fences" you can catch more than a peek of river views including breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. 402 Prospect Street is nestled within Alton's oldest historic neighborhood, Christian Hill. This Cape Cod styled architecturally...Driving through this brick paved historic district, winding up the hills from the river's edge in Alton Illinois, you'll find this beautiful contemporary cottage near the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Framed by hills of green space and surrounded by white limestone "fences" you can catch more than a peek of river views including breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. 402 Prospect Street is nestled within Alton's oldest historic neighborhood, Christian Hill. This Cape Cod styled architecturally significant home has been pleasantly updated to appeal to your minimalist taste in decor. Freshly painted neutral walls and trim are showcased by new lightened "birch" hardwoods throughout the main and lower levels. Full view and shuttered glass doors on three walls surrounding the open concept living space bring all the different shades of sunlight and twilight into this stunningly updated home. Take your pick of all the different areas to relax and unwind in this beautiful home. Stroll through the garden to the front veranda entry that leads through a casual central living space...perfect for entertaining. Turn around and you'll be escorted to the "hearth room" that is basically the heart of this thoughtfully laid out floor plan. Center stage on your main level tour you're presented next with a stunning custom kitchen and ceramic tiled walls to the ceiling. This all stainless kitchen offers many surprising comforts for your resident chef, soft close everything of course, a retracting drawer microwave, a double door bev fridge and a five burner gas range with convection that will definitely check off those big boxes on your new life wish list! The main level offers two bedrooms adjoined by another stunning display of tiled creature comforts, a Jack and Jill bath. The primary ensuite gifts you with plentiful closet space, yes there are four! The second main floor bedroom is yet another scene stealer full of choices...guest bedroom, study, library or a soothing comforting space consisting of all three. Downstairs on the lower level you'll experience a ton more choices and flex space, a family room or study, home theatre or home office, extra sleeping space, a second full bath and a ton of storage space. Hopefully at this point you're "sold" and ready to tour this amazing home. Call your favorite realtor and be one of the first to tour this move-in ready, turn-key residence! Open Saturday October 25th from 1-3pm.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/15/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bjaye Greer • Re/Max River Bend
    P: (314)-570-9978 bjayeg@gmail.com

Property Details for 402 Prospect Street

Status
MLS #
25070945
Days on Market
52
Taxes
$6,192 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
0.36 AC / 15,481 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Cross Street
state

Location

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Sold By Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co

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Building Information for 402 Prospect Street

Stories-Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,481 SF

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$2,524 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,008

Property Taxes

$516

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 402 Prospect Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Latitude: 38.894217
  • Longitude: -90.191974
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Alton Mfg Cos Add
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 6200
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-11-17-302-038
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,192.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
School Information
  • Elementary School: ALTON DIST 11
  • High School: Alton
  • High School District: Alton DIST 11
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALTON DIST 11
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2770.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3554
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60' x 258'
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15481.22
  • Other Structures: None
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1570.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Photos Count: 90
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain No, Lead Paint, Occupancy Permit Required, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • StructureType: House
  • BuyerFinancing: Conventional
  • SeniorCommunityYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Steps/Stairs, Garden, Lighting
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
  • FoundationDetails: Concrete Perimeter
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Bar Fridge
  • Basement: 9 ft + Pour, Bathroom, Concrete, Finished, Full, Storage Space
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • LivingAreaSource: Estimated
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 2
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • SecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 402 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1926363295

$395,000

+37.1% / yr

Dec 15, 2025

Closed

MARIS #25070945

$395,000
Dec 12, 2025

Pending

MARIS #25070945

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1926363295

$395,000

+37.1% / yr

12/15/2025

Closed

MARIS #25070945

$395,000
12/12/2025

Pending

MARIS #25070945

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

Public Records for 402 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,610Additions$76,600Total$84,210
Tax Record2025$6,741 ($562 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-11-17-302-038

Schools near 402 Prospect 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: 402 Prospect Street, Alton, IL 62002
$395,000
2
2,770
15,481
4
2
3,210
7,200
$168,000
3
2
1,090
7,200
$335,000
4
3,488
36,460
$116,000
62,291
4
2
1,372
7,200

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