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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,725 sqft
453 Bluff St, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
1908Year Built
$62/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Gorgeous river views from the yard, deck and interior of this stately christian hill brick home. This one of a kind home was designed in the early 1900's by Lucas Pfeiffenberger, who designed dozens of mansions and public buildings in Alton. According to the owners this home was built for riverboat captain and brick similar to the Beall Mansion was brought from New Orleans. This home has wonderful natural woodwork throughout, large rooms with high ceilings, original millwork, and transom windows...Gorgeous river views from the yard, deck and interior of this stately christian hill brick home. This one of a kind home was designed in the early 1900's by Lucas Pfeiffenberger, who designed dozens of mansions and public buildings in Alton. According to the owners this home was built for riverboat captain and brick similar to the Beall Mansion was brought from New Orleans. This home has wonderful natural woodwork throughout, large rooms with high ceilings, original millwork, and transom windows above many of the doors. As you enter, there is a lovely staircase and an office or sitting room with a working pocket door. The dining room has a fireplace and opens to the delightfully updated kitchen with views of the River. The kitchen has newer cabinets, an island, and granite countertops. The kitchen opens to a spacious eating area that looks out over the bluffs. The third floor could easily be finished for additional living area.
  • Listed by: Allison Hansen 618.604.6370 hansen_allison@yahoo.com • RE/MAX Alliance
Listing closed: 06/20/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 4214086

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Property Information for 453 Bluff Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,557 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Cross Street: STATE
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1908
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: State St to Left on Bluff, towards the River on the Left.
  • Latitude: 38.89622
  • Longitude: -90.196107
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: CHRISTIAN HILL
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 6200
  • Country: US
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-1-07-11-17-301-004.002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,557.00
  • Tax Year: 2012
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Driveway, None
  • Parking Total: 0.0
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: 2725.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 100
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2500.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 225.0
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • BuyerFinancing: FHA
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Other, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Cooktop, Range
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • LivingAreaUnits: Square Feet
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 4
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 9
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 12
  • Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0

Property History for 453 Bluff Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2014

Closed

MARIS #4214086

$170,000—
May 30, 2014

Pending

MARIS #4214086

—
Sep 25, 2013

Listed (Active)

MARIS #4214086

$195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2014

Closed

MARIS #4214086

$170,000
05/30/2014

Pending

MARIS #4214086

—
09/25/2013

Listed (Active)

MARIS #4214086

$195,000

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

Public Records for 453 Bluff Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,020Additions$81,480Total$85,500
Tax Record2025$6,364 ($530 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,110 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907Year Renovated1907CountyMADISONAPN23-1-07-11-17-301-004-002

Schools near 453 Bluff 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: 453 Bluff Street, Alton, IL 62002
$170,000
3
2,725
–
–
–
–
3,226
4,792
$157,000
3
2
825
4,792
$243,500
2
2,608
4,792
$143,000
3
1,515
–
$300,000
4
2
811
9,148

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