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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,224 sqft$53/sqft
718 Mechanic St, Alton, IL 62002
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,187 sq ftLot Size
1895Year Built
$53/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This 1895 HISTORIC BEAUTY KNOWN AS "THE WEAVER HOUSE" BUILT BY FRANK WEAVER is located and registered in Alton Illinois' Historic District. Updated with today’s modern amenities, staying faithful to its historic charm. The grand foyer boasts detailed wood carvings on the handrail and stained glass window coverings. Operating pocket doors enclose the living room with gas fireplace. The dining room leads to an outdoor porch. This kitchen boasts a center island with an old fashioned butler’s pantry....This 1895 HISTORIC BEAUTY KNOWN AS "THE WEAVER HOUSE" BUILT BY FRANK WEAVER is located and registered in Alton Illinois' Historic District. Updated with today’s modern amenities, staying faithful to its historic charm. The grand foyer boasts detailed wood carvings on the handrail and stained glass window coverings. Operating pocket doors enclose the living room with gas fireplace. The dining room leads to an outdoor porch. This kitchen boasts a center island with an old fashioned butler’s pantry. The main floor half bath adds convenience, and screened in back porch is lovely. The upper level has 3 large bedrooms, small nursery with balcony, bathroom with claw foot tub. All flooring on both levels are hardwood floors in great condition. Flower gardens and pathways throughout the large fenced in back yard with 2 car garage. Buyer to verify all MLS information including but not limited to square feet, measurements, lot size, features, exemptions/taxes, schools, etc.
  • Listed by: Sherry Gilleland 618.497.4663 • Dream Home Realty Centre Inc
Listing closed: 06/05/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 19010174

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$149,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

134.4%

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Location

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Property Information for 718 Mechanic Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,899 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Style Description: Other
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,187 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison-IL
  • Latitude: 38.894574
  • Longitude: -90.17964
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: City/Alton Proper
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 2452
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-11-20-403-011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,899.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Original Town Lot 5
  • Tax Year: 2017
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
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: 2224.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.165
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 120
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7187.0
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2224.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 67
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Age: 124
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: FHA
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
  • Basement: Full
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 0
  • Upper Full Baths: 1
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Heat Source: Gas
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Dining: Separate Dining
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Bedrooms
  • Main and Upper Beds: 4
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 4

Property History for 718 Mechanic Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2019

Closed

MARIS #19010174

$118,000
Jun 4, 2019

Closed

MARIS #19010174

$125,000
Jun 4, 2019

Closed

MARIS #19010174

$118,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2019

Closed

MARIS #19010174

$118,000
06/04/2019

Closed

MARIS #19010174

$125,000
06/04/2019

Closed

MARIS #19010174

$118,000

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

Public Records for 718 Mechanic Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,290Additions$68,390Total$72,680
Tax Record2025$5,338 ($445 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-11-20-403-011

Schools near 718 Mechanic 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: 718 Mechanic Street, Alton, IL 62002
$118,000
4
2,224
7,187
$25,000
4
3
572
3,900
8,400
1
1,242
3,300
$180,000
3
1,680
2,365
$289,000
8
3,968
6,970

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