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6 beds4,890 sqft$30/sqft
510 Seminary Square, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
1887Year Built
$30/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This is the Historic Taphorn House Built for Dr. Gerald Taphorn by Henry Richardson a Chicago Architect.. This Massive all Brick & Stone home is an example of the Romanesque Revival Style.. This 6 Bedroom home has 4 bathrooms and a Massive Great room.. The 3rd floor Tower is reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance Villa. The 3rd floor tower is small separate apartment/ Maids quarters. There are wooden Balustrades around the front porch. There are 9 Stained glass windows, a beautiful Oak staircase,...This is the Historic Taphorn House Built for Dr. Gerald Taphorn by Henry Richardson a Chicago Architect.. This Massive all Brick & Stone home is an example of the Romanesque Revival Style.. This 6 Bedroom home has 4 bathrooms and a Massive Great room.. The 3rd floor Tower is reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance Villa. The 3rd floor tower is small separate apartment/ Maids quarters. There are wooden Balustrades around the front porch. There are 9 Stained glass windows, a beautiful Oak staircase, 6 Fireplaces, and pocket doors, along with the original woodwork and a skylight on the 3rd floor. The Kitchen was updated around 2014 and has Granite countertops.. The Taphorn House could easily become a beautiful Bed & Breakfast set in the middle of a City with Great History.
  • Listed by: Suzanne Mitchell-Santos 618.779.8501 realtycenterusa2020@gmail.com • Realty Center Usa, Llc
Listing closed: 04/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 25011835

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$175,000

Avg days on market

89

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

Alton, IL

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Property Information for 510 Seminary Square

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,510 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Style Description: Other
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1887
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison-IL
  • Directions: Route 143 in Alton to Henry street to 6th street to Seminary Square .. or GPS
  • Latitude: 38.892575
  • Longitude: -90.179981
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Original Town
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-11-20-405-006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,510.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Other
  • 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: 4890.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120 X 120
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5389.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1780.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: County Records
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Photos Count: 35
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Othr-Call List Agent, Sellers Discl Not Av
  • Age: 138
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ownership Type: Owner by Contract
  • BuyerFinancing: Cash
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: Stone/Rock
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 0
  • Upper Full Baths: 3
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Bedroom,Dining Room,Great Room,Kitchen,Primary Bedroom
  • Heat Source: Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas, Woodburning Fireplce
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Main and Upper Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 14
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 15
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 16
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Bedrooms
  • Main and Upper Beds: 6
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 6

Property History for 510 Seminary Square

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2025

Closed

MARIS #25011835

$149,000
Apr 8, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1556673823

$149,000
Mar 10, 2025

Pending

MARIS #25011835

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2025

Closed

MARIS #25011835

$149,000
04/08/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1556673823

$149,000
03/10/2025

Pending

MARIS #25011835

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Public Records for 510 Seminary Square

Taxable ValueLand$8,930Additions$127,670Total$136,600
Tax Record2025$10,935 ($911 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,137 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,137 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1896Year Renovated1896CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-11-20-405-006

Schools near 510 Seminary Square

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
North 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: 510 Seminary Square, Alton, IL 62002
$149,000
6
4,890
1,500
10,201
$255,001
5
3,136
1
806
8,355
$151,300
3
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8,407

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