509 Beacon Street

Closed 6/15/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$179,500

1 bed2 baths2,447 sqft

509 Beacon St, Alton, IL 62002

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.10 acresLot Size

1911Year Built

$73/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

If walls could talk.. Listed on the national register of historic places. Known as the Alton Chapter House completed in 1911. One of ten, of this type of home, built in Illinois. This home served as a social/civic home for the American Woman's League. This craftsman prairie style home w/ mission influence is a home of character, design and symbolism. Inviting, covered front porch welcomes you into the entry foyer w/multiple built-ins and display cabinetry. Spacious living room w/wood flooring, 13'...If walls could talk.. Listed on the national register of historic places. Known as the Alton Chapter House completed in 1911. One of ten, of this type of home, built in Illinois. This home served as a social/civic home for the American Woman's League. This craftsman prairie style home w/ mission influence is a home of character, design and symbolism. Inviting, covered front porch welcomes you into the entry foyer w/multiple built-ins and display cabinetry. Spacious living room w/wood flooring, 13' ceiling and floor to ceiling fireplace symbolizing the natural nucleus for wholesome family life w/ the Women's Mission symbol carved into the stone. Dining room w/windows galore, 13' ceiling & beautiful craftsman lighting. Large master bedroom w/wood flooring. Kitchen complete with appliances, granite countertops, marble floors & pantry. Office and full updated bath. Lower level features family room w/tile flooring, bedroom and 1/2 updated bath. Quaint brick patio and mature landscaping

Listed by: Mary Beiser 618.806.8150 mary@tarrantandharman.com • Tarrant And Harman Real Estate

Listing closed: 06/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 21028839

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$175,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

110.6%

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$180,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,841
Square Feet: 0.14
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Property Information for 509 Beacon Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,980 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residential
County: Madison County IL
Architectural Style: Craftsman, Historic
Style Description: Ranch
Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1911
Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,182 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Alton
County Or Parish: Madison-IL

Directions: State to Bond to Beacon
Postal Code: 62002
State Or Province: IL
Sub division Name: Godfrey & Gilmans Add
Postal Code Plus 4: 6114

Taxes and HOA Information

List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
Parcel Number: 23-2-07-11-18-302-009

Tax Annual Amount: $3,980.00
Tax Legal Description: Godfrey & Gilmans Add Lot 60x70
Tax Year: 2019

Owner

Township: Alton

Parking

Attached Garage: No
Carport Spaces: 0.0

Carport: No
Covered Spaces: 1.0
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street
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: 2447.0
Lot Features: Fencing, Level Lot, Streetlights

Lot Size Acres: 0.096
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X70
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 4182.0
Special Areas: Den/Office,Entry Foyer,Family Room,Living Room,Utility Room
Property Sub Type: Residential
Property Type: Residential

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1547.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records

Below Grade Finished Area: 900.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Documents Count: 4
Photos Count: 31
Videos Count: 0
Year Built: 1911
Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
Age: 110
Construction Materials: Stucco
Ownership Type: Private
BuyerFinancing: Cash

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Pool Private: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Bathroom in LL, Full, Rec/Family Area

Basement YN: Yes
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1.0
Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 1
Low Full Baths: 0
Low half Baths: 1
Upper Full Baths: 0
Upper Half Baths: 0
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Heat Source: Gas
Cooling: Electric
Fireplace Features: Gas, Non Functional
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Heating YN: Yes
Interior Features: Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Window Treatments, Vaulted Ceiling
Dining: Separate Dining
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Rooms Total: 8
Main and Upper Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Half Bathrooms: 0

Room Information

Room 1

Room Floor Covering: Wood
Room Wall Covering: None

Room Dimensions: 17x16
Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 16.0

Room 2

Room Floor Covering: Marble
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 15x7
Room Length: 15.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Width: 7.0

Room 3

Room Floor Covering: Wood
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 11x8
Room Length: 11.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Office
Room Width: 8.0

Room 4

Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 7x11
Room Length: 7.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Width: 11.0

Room 5

Room Floor Covering: Wood
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 17x13
Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Width: 13.0

Room 6

Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
Room Wall Covering: None

Room Dimensions: 26x16
Room Length: 26.0
Room Level: 1 - L
Room Type: Family Room
Room Width: 16.0

Room 7

Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Room Wall Covering: None

Room Dimensions: 9x3
Room Length: 9.0
Room Level: 1 - L
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Width: 3.0

Room 8

Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 15x16
Room Length: 15.0
Room Level: 1 - L
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Width: 16.0

Room 9

Room Floor Covering: Concrete
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 8x11
Room Length: 8.0
Room Level: 1 - L
Room Type: Laundry
Room Width: 11.0

Room 10

Room Floor Covering: Wood
Room Wall Covering: Some

Room Dimensions: 17x13
Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room Width: 13.0

Room 11

Room Floor Covering: Wood
Room Wall Covering: None

Room Dimensions: 11x6
Room Length: 11.0
Room Level: 2 - M
Room Type: Other Room
Room Width: 6.0

Bedrooms

Main and Upper Beds: 1
Lower Beds: 0

Upper Beds: 0

Kitchen

Kitchen: Granite Countertops,Pantry

Multi Family

Income & Expenses

Miscellaneous: Patio,Porch-Covered,Smoke Alarm/Detec

Property History for 509 Beacon Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 15, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1464862823	$179,500	—
Jun 15, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1464862823	$179,500	+3.9% / yr
Jun 15, 2021	Closed MARIS #21028839	$179,500	—
Jun 15, 2021	Closed MRED #11290043	$179,500	—
Jun 9, 2021	Pending MARIS #21028839		—
Jun 9, 2021	Pending MRED #11290043		—
May 8, 2021	Active Under Contract MARIS #21028839		—
May 7, 2021	Listed (Active) MARIS #21028839	$165,000	—
May 6, 2021	Listed (Active) MRED #11290043	$165,000	—
May 23, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #575442385	$148,000	-0.5% / yr
Aug 9, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #294437568	$152,000	-0.5% / yr
Aug 3, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #164874202	$156,000	+4.8% / yr
Apr 10, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #71594423	$127,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/15/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1464862823	$179,500
06/15/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1464862823	$179,500 +3.9% / yr
06/15/2021	Closed MARIS #21028839	$179,500
06/15/2021	Closed MRED #11290043	$179,500
06/09/2021	Pending MARIS #21028839	—
06/09/2021	Pending MRED #11290043	—
05/08/2021	Active Under Contract MARIS #21028839	—
05/07/2021	Listed (Active) MARIS #21028839	$165,000
05/06/2021	Listed (Active) MRED #11290043	$165,000
05/23/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #575442385	$148,000 -0.5% / yr
08/09/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #294437568	$152,000 -0.5% / yr
08/03/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #164874202	$156,000 +4.8% / yr
04/10/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #71594423	$127,500

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

Public Records for 509 Beacon Street

Taxable Value

Land

$4,250

Additions

$66,930

Total$71,180

Tax Record

2025

$5,698 ($475 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,252 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,252 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

4,200 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1910

Year Renovated

1910

County

MADISON

APN

23-2-07-11-18-302-009

Schools near 509 Beacon Street

This home is within Alton Community Unit School District 11.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	West Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	2 to 5	0.9 mi
4/10	Alton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
3/10	Alton High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.4 mi
NR	Mark Twain School	Public - Choice school	K to 12	2.4 mi
NR	Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (Ccha)	Private - Nearby school	2 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	St Mary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Marquette Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	West Elementary School Public2 to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
4/10	Alton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
3/10	Alton High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.4 mi
NR	Mark Twain School PublicK to 12 Choice school	2.4 mi
NR	Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (Ccha) Private2 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	St Mary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Marquette Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 509 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002	$179,500	1	2	2,447	4,182
505 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002	$164,000	1	3	1,420	9,280
505 Bond Street, Alton, IL 62002	$175,000	7	4	5,200	19,210
503 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002	$305,000	–	–	5,964	17,120
518 William Street, Alton, IL 62002	–	2	1	826	2,430
522 William Street, Alton, IL 62002	$5,500	–	–	1,928	4,500
512 William Street, Alton, IL 62002	$225,000	4	2	2,782	6,578
501 Bond Street, Alton, IL 62002	–	–	4	2,436	4,500
510 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002	–	1	1	1,294	6,738
518 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002	$270,000	4	2	2,685	12,650
502 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002	$115,000	3	2	1,792	–
506 Bond Street, Alton, IL 62002	$45,000	3	1	2,096	4,487
420 Carroll Street, Alton, IL 62002	$169,000	–	3	1,284	6,900
506 William Street, Alton, IL 62002	$89,500	3	1	1,314	–
500 Bond Street, Alton, IL 62002	–	–	–	3,158	4,500
500 William Street, Alton, IL 62002	–	–	–	–	1,980

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509 Beacon St, Alton, IL 62002

Alton, IL

Property Details

Building Information

Summary

Property

Interior and Exterior Features

Room Information

Multi Family

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Tax Record

2025

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

Style

Year Built

Year Renovated

County

APN

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