653 Elfgen St

Alton, IL 62002

$185,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,574 Sq. Ft.
$118 / Sq. Ft.
1,574
Sq. Ft.
$118
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/1/26
Closed 6/1/26

Description

Welcome to this well-maintained, move-in ready home in the heart of Upper Alton! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the main level, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings. The kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with abundant storage. There is also an option to relocate the laundry to the main floor within the pantry space if desired. All appliances, including the washer and dryer,...Welcome to this well-maintained, move-in ready home in the heart of Upper Alton! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the main level, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings. The kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with abundant storage. There is also an option to relocate the laundry to the main floor within the pantry space if desired. All appliances, including the washer and dryer, will stay with the home. The home’s windows have been updated and feature tilt-in functionality for easy cleaning. Nice blinds on each window too. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms with newer carpet, including one with a spacious cedar closet. The bedrooms share a large closet, providing practical storage solutions. Stretching across the back of the home is a fully enclosed porch complete with a porch swing—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy views of the beautiful private backyard and local wildlife. This space leads to a large concrete patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include an attached two-car garage with openers, a backyard shed with a loft for extra storage. Basement has been waterproofed. (completed by Midwest Basements approximately six months ago). Roof is approximately 10–12 years old and a hot water heater that is 7 years old. The furnace is adequately sized to efficiently service both the main level and upstairs bedrooms. This home offers comfort, functionality, and a peaceful setting—ready for its next owner to move right in and enjoy!
  1. Listed by Ginny Becker • Landmark Realty
    P: (618)-560-9397 C: (618)-560-9397 ginny_becker@yahoo.com

Property Details for 653 Elfgen Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Cross Street
Rutledge
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2026 05:17 PM

Property Details for 653 Elfgen Street

StatusClosed
MLS #26026753
Days on Market2
Taxes$2,202 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,701 SF
CountyMadison County IL
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Sold By Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co

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Building Information for 653 Elfgen Street

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,701 SF

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Property Information for 653 Elfgen Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: Delmar to left on Rutledge, to right on Elfgen.
  • Latitude: 38.920882
  • Longitude: -90.195813
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Elfgens Bert F Second Sub
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-02-05-102-004 & 23-2-07-02-05-102-041
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,202.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking
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: 1574.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3375
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 X 147 and 50 X 150
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14701.5
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1574.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Documents Available: Lead Based Paint
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint, Occupancy Permit Required, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • StructureType: House
  • BuyerFinancing: Conventional
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
  • LeaseConsideredYN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: Block, Concrete, French Drain, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Separate Dining, Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Tilt-In Windows, Window Treatments
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • LivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 653 Elfgen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Closed

MARIS #26026753

$185,000—
May 3, 2026

Pending

MARIS #26026753

—
May 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26026753

$185,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Closed

MARIS #26026753

$185,000
05/03/2026

Pending

MARIS #26026753

—
05/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26026753

$185,000

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

Public Records for 653 Elfgen Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,390Additions$38,030Total$41,420
Tax Record2024$2,152 ($179 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt881 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt881 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-02-05-102-004

Schools near 653 Elfgen Street

This home is within Alton Community Unit School District 11.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Elementary School
Public - 2 to 5
Alton Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Alton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mark Twain School
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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