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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,077 sqft$114/sqft
701 Union St, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.08 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning french architecture in the heart of downtown alton! This all brick home has many unique details from the soaring 2 story foyer with grand curved staircase to its beautiful park like one acre lot this home is a must see! The home includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage, fenced yard, stainless kitchen appliances that stay along with the washer and dryer. The large living room boasts a large living area and french doors to a scenic patio overlooking the front yard. Other features...Stunning french architecture in the heart of downtown alton! This all brick home has many unique details from the soaring 2 story foyer with grand curved staircase to its beautiful park like one acre lot this home is a must see! The home includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage, fenced yard, stainless kitchen appliances that stay along with the washer and dryer. The large living room boasts a large living area and french doors to a scenic patio overlooking the front yard. Other features include radiant heat in the floors with all new piping and insulation just installed in 2016, 3 enormous attic fans that bring in fresh air throughout the home, new roof installed in 2019, water heater 2016, hardwood floors under the carpet, one side of the 2 car garage is fully heated and has a large storage closet for tons of extra space, shed outside stays. All this and minutes from the alton marina and the clark bridge for easy access to st. Louis. Come check it out today!
  • Listed by: Jill Schulz 618.466.7100 • RE/MAX Alliance
Listing closed: 11/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 20068121

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

101.7%

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Location

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Property Information for 701 Union Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,030 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / 1.5 Story / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: French
  • Style Description: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Cross Street: Henry
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 1.08 AC / 47,175 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: Henry to Union
  • Latitude: 38.896321
  • Longitude: -90.175051
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Hunter & Emersons ADD
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-12-17-301-010.001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,030.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Hunter & Emerson Add. TR 185 x 255 x IRR & Lot 8
  • Tax Year: 2019
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway: Asphalt
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: 2077.0
  • Lot Features: Fencing
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.083
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 185 x 255
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 47175.0
  • Special Areas: 2 Story Entry Foyer,Den/Office
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2077.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: County Records
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Age: 57
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ownership Type: Owner by Contract
  • BuyerFinancing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 0
  • Primary Bath Description: Full Bath
  • Upper Full Baths: 2
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Heat Source: Gas
  • Cable Available: 1
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Fireplace Features: Non Functional, Woodburning Fireplce
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant Floor
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Some Wood Floors
  • Dining: Separate Dining
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • LivingAreaSource: Assessor
Room Information
Bedrooms
  • Bedroom Description: Master Bdr. Suite
  • Main and Upper Beds: 3
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Miscellaneous: Patio,Tile/Slate Roof
Rental
Rent Information
  • Sub Lease: 0

Property History for 701 Union Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #686442949

$237,000

+1.5% / yr

Nov 30, 2020

Closed

MARIS #20068121

$237,000
Nov 30, 2020

Closed

MRED #10861331

$237,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #686442949

$237,000

+1.5% / yr

11/30/2020

Closed

MARIS #20068121

$237,000
11/30/2020

Closed

MRED #10861331

$237,000

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

Public Records for 701 Union Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,550Additions$92,530Total$103,080
Tax Record2025$7,771 ($648 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,341 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,341 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,175 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-12-17-301-010-001

Schools near 701 Union 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
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: 701 Union Street, Alton, IL 62002
$237,000
3
2,077
47,175
$50,000
3
1
1,240
6,160
$85,500
3
1,219
7,048
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2
1,024
5,781
$117,500
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