720 Grove St

Alton, IL 62002

$620,000
Price
4
Beds
4,244 Sq. Ft.
$146 / Sq. Ft.
4,244
Sq. Ft.
$146
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Step into a truly distinguished Alton residence where historic grandeur and modern updates are seamlessly intertwined. The home offers a Colonial Revival style with a hint of Neoclassical detailing. A sweeping front staircase creates an unforgettable first impression, welcoming guests with timeless elegance, while a secondary rear butler’s staircase offers both charm and everyday convenience. The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, beginning with a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring...Step into a truly distinguished Alton residence where historic grandeur and modern updates are seamlessly intertwined. The home offers a Colonial Revival style with a hint of Neoclassical detailing. A sweeping front staircase creates an unforgettable first impression, welcoming guests with timeless elegance, while a secondary rear butler’s staircase offers both charm and everyday convenience. The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, beginning with a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring new tile floors, countertops, backsplash, appliances, and lighting—designed to meet the expectations of today’s buyers while complementing the home’s classic character. Fresh paint across the first and second floors, including walls, ceilings, and woodwork, provides a crisp, cohesive aesthetic. Entertain in style in the formal dining room, highlighted by a gas fireplace, original hardwood floors, and exceptional millwork, or relax in the inviting living room with its wood-burning fireplace and equally stunning craftsmanship. A light-filled sunroom with new oak flooring and custom-lined drapes offers the perfect space for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an updated three-quarter bath with an oversized shower and an adjacent dressing room or nursery. A second ensuite bedroom also includes an updated bath, while a recently renovated full bath serves the additional bedrooms and a spacious gathering room—ideal for flexible living arrangements. One bedroom overlooks the pool, while another offers versatility as a nursery or private office. The home’s character continues with a striking staircase leading to a semi-finished third-floor space, presenting excellent potential for future expansion, studio use, or additional living quarters. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a large salt water in-ground pool surrounded by a patio and expansive entertaining area. A three-car detached garage, irrigation system and generous off-street parking add both convenience and functionality to this exceptional property. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated historic home that offers architectural significance, modern comfort, and exceptional indoor and outdoor living in one of Alton’s most desirable settings.
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Property Details for 720 Grove Street

Architectural Style
Colonial, Traditional
Waterfront
No
Cross Street
Maple
LISTING UPDATED: 04/04/2026 11:22 AM

Property Details for 720 Grove Street

StatusComing Soon
MLS #26017403
Days on Market-
Taxes$8,630 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1857
Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,358 SF
CountyMadison County IL
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Building Information for 720 Grove Street

Stories-Year Built1857Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,358 SF

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Property Information for 720 Grove Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: On the corner of Grove and Maple.
  • Latitude: 38.903586
  • Longitude: -90.173328
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Edwards B F Add
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-12-09-102-011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,630.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Edwards B F Add Lot 5, 8, 9
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Owner
  • Township: Alton
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage, 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: 4244.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5592
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 168x145
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24358.75
  • Other Structures: None
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4244.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Documents Available: Title Report
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Photos Count: 66
  • Year Built: 1857
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • MIS_EasementType: Utility
  • MIS_EfficiencyYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
  • LeaseConsideredYN: No
  • OccupantType: Owner
  • PropertyAttachedYN: Yes
  • SeniorCommunityYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Front Porch, Patio
  • PoolFeatures: Electric Heat, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
  • MIS_PoolYN: Yes
  • FoundationDetails: Stone
  • MIS_GarageSizeDescription: 28x34 irregular
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Interior Features: Chandelier, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Historic Millwork, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Rooms Total: 16
  • LivingAreaSource: Owner
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 4
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 4
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Foyer
  • Room Dimensions: 23.6x9.2
  • Room Length: 23.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 9.2
Room 2
  • Room Description: Living Room/Parlor
  • Room Dimensions: 25.1x14.9
  • Room Length: 25.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 3
  • Room Description: Spacious with Fireplace
  • Room Dimensions: 25.1x15
  • Room Length: 25.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Sunroom/Family Room
  • Room Dimensions: 14.8x14.4
  • Room Length: 14.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Width: 14.4
Room 5
  • Room Description: Spacious and updated
  • Room Dimensions: 24.2x18.9
  • Room Length: 24.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 18.9
Room 6
  • Room Description: Laundry, mudroom, pantry combo
  • Room Dimensions: 24.2x7.6
  • Room Length: 24.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 7.6
Room 7
  • Room Description: Half bath convenient to patio and pool
  • Room Dimensions: 11.2x4.2
  • Room Length: 11.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 4.2
Room 8
  • Room Description: Second floor foyer
  • Room Dimensions: 19.2x9.2
  • Room Length: 19.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 9.2
Room 9
  • Room Description: Primary Ensuite Bedroom with adjoining nursery/dressing room
  • Room Dimensions: 15.4x15
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Description: Primary Bathroom & Closet
  • Room Dimensions: 15x10.9
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 10.9
Room 11
  • Room Description: Second ensuite bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 15.8x14.9
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 12
  • Room Description: Nursery or Dressing Room or Office off primary ensuite bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 11.1x10.2
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 10.2
Room 13
  • Room Description: Third bedroom with generous storage
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8x8.1
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 8.1
Room 14
  • Room Description: Second ensuite bathroom
  • Room Dimensions: 9.2x6.8
  • Room Length: 9.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Width: 6.8
Room 15
  • Room Description: Fourth bedroom could be a private office
  • Room Dimensions: 8.8x18.6
  • Room Length: 8.8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 18.6
Room 16
  • Room Description: Full bath that services bedrooms 3 & 4 and the 2nd floor family room
  • Room Dimensions: 8.8x7
  • Room Length: 8.8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 17
  • Room Description: Second floor family room
  • Room Dimensions: 16.6x15
  • Room Length: 16.6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 18
  • Room Description: No heat source. Sq Ft was not included in total above grade living area.
  • Room Dimensions: 17x10
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 10.0

Property History for 720 Grove Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1495560139

$380,000—
Aug 1, 2022

Closed

MARIS #22050386

$380,000—
Aug 1, 2022

Pending

MARIS #22050386

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1495560139

$380,000
08/01/2022

Closed

MARIS #22050386

$380,000
08/01/2022

Pending

MARIS #22050386

—

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

Public Records for 720 Grove Street

Taxable ValueLand$14,830Additions$102,330Total$117,160
Tax Record2024$8,630 ($719 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,041 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,041 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1857CountyMADISONAPN23-2-07-12-09-102-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 720 Grove Street

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

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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More information about 720 Grove Street, Alton, IL 62002

720 Grove Street is a single family home Coming Soon in Alton, IL 62002. This property is currently priced at $620,000. This listing's school district is Alton Community Unit School District 11. Nearby schools include Lovejoy Elementary School, Alton Middle School and Alton High School. 720 Grove Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,244 sqft single family home built in 1857.

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