Attention investors or anyone looking for an affordable charming move-in ready home. A welcoming covered porch invites you into this adorable 2-bedroom, 1 bath home. Step inside to a bright living room featuring a beautiful bay window, brand new luxury plank flooring, and all new windows throughout, including the basement. Continue to two nicely sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. The real bonus is downstairs! The spacious basement was fully waterproofed in 2024 and includes a transferable warranty for added peace of mind. With tons of usable space, you'll find a room with a toilet and plumbing for a future sink., an additional area with great potential for a family room, entertaining space, plus plenty of storage. This space is just waiting for your personal touches. Outside enjoy a covered patio and a 1 car detached garage. Updates include windows, gutters, electrical box, and basement waterproofing in 2024 new water line in 2025. This home is being sold as is, but the seller will pass city occupancy for the buyer's convenience.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors • Stacy Redmon • 618-977-4723
$79,900
1208 Armstrong St, Alton, IL 62002
2beds
875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
4,081 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two nicely sized bedroomsSpacious basementAll new windows throughoutCovered patioBeautiful bay windowWelcoming covered porch
- 3 days |
- 300 |
- 33 |
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Listed by:
Stacy Redmon 618-977-4723,
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26051541
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8x5
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20x12
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Tilt-In Windows
- Basement: Storage Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 875
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 875
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,081 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 232071012204012
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverview Add Macks Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,740
- Annual tax amount: $1,784
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Brick
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $79,900+45.3%$91/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26051541 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2002 | Sold | $55,000$63/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,592 +10% | $25,580 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,446 +10.8% | $23,100 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,305 +4.5% | $20,880 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,249 +4.1% | $19,630 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,200 -2.2% | $18,930 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,227 | $18,500 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $18,020 |
| 2017 | $1,163 +6% | $18,020 |
| 2016 | $1,097 | $18,020 |
| 2015 | $1,097 | $18,020 |
| 2014 | $1,097 | $18,020 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $1,097 | $18,510 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,480 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,070 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,610 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,260 +8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,620 +3.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,020 +10.8% |
| 2004 | $973 +6.2% | $16,260 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $916 +4.5% | $15,400 +0.9% |
| 2002 | $876 | $15,270 +7.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $14,160 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $798 | $13,680 |
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Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10Alton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alton Dist 11
- Middle: Alton Dist 11
- High: Alton
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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