Opportunity awaits at 1208 Brown St! This Alton home offers plenty of potential for an owner-occupant ready to add their own finishing touches or an investor looking to expand their rental portfolio. The home is in overall good condition while offering an opportunity for some cosmetic updates and TLC to make it shine. Inside, you'll find charming original details, beautiful woodwork and hardwood flooring, along with a functional layout and additional living space upstairs. Conveniently located near the SIU School of Dental Medicine and just a short distance from shopping, dining, schools, and other Alton amenities. With its convenient location and value-add potential, this could make a great addition to an investment portfolio or an affordable opportunity to make a home your own. Property is being sold as-is; seller will make no repairs. Bring your ideas and see the possibilities this home offers! This home has had an appraisal and is priced to sell below value!
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Listed by: Worth Clark Realty • Shonda T Bond • 618-746-5732
Price cut: $9.9K (9/7)
$90,000
1208 Brown St, Alton, IL 62002
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$63/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming original detailsFunctional layoutAdditional living space upstairsBeautiful woodworkHardwood flooring
- 46 days
- 851
- 82
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shonda T Bond 618-746-5732,
Worth Clark Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26050443
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 232071216401018
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rockwood Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $63/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,440
- Annual tax amount: $2,167
- Date on market: 8/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,390/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Price change | $90,000-9.9%$63/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,900$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,990 +46% | $24,480 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,363 +11% | $22,110 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,227 +4.8% | $19,990 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,171 +4.2% | $18,780 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,124 -2.2% | $18,110 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,149 | $17,700 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $17,240 |
| 2017 | $1,087 +5.8% | $17,240 |
| 2016 | $1,027 | $17,240 |
| 2015 | $1,027 | $17,240 |
| 2014 | $1,027 | $17,240 -2.7% |
| 2013 | $1,027 | $17,710 -4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $18,630 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,190 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,710 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,370 +8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $17,800 +0.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,740 +10.8% |
| 2004 | $954 +6.3% | $16,010 +5.7% |
| 2003 | $897 +1.5% | $15,150 +0.8% |
| 2002 | $884 | $15,030 +5.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $14,260 +3.6% |
| 2000 | $772 | $13,770 |
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Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
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.





