Contractor special, Investor Special in Alton
Opportunity knocks at 1317 Garden Street in Alton, Illinois. This small single-family home offers a classic cottage-style exterior, covered front porch, fenced-side-yard feel, and a manageable footprint for an investor, contractor, or buyer looking for a renovation project.
This property is a true contractor special and will need work, including all new windows and additional repairs or updates. The home is best suited for a cash buyer, hard money buyer, or experienced renovator who understands value-add projects and wants an affordable entry point into the Alton market.
With the right improvements, this property could be repositioned as a rental, resale, or long-term hold. The compact size makes the renovation scope easier to manage than larger homes, while the traditional layout and curb appeal give the property a solid starting point.
Property highlights:
??? Contractor special with upside potential
??? Needs all new windows and renovation work
?? Classic small-home exterior with covered front porch
?? Located in Alton, Illinois
?? Potential rental, flip, or long-term hold opportunity
?? Cash or renovation-minded buyers preferred
Bring your contractor, your vision, and your offer. This property is being sold as-is.
For sale by owner
$25,000
1317 Garden St, Alton, IL 62002
2beds
816sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1934
6,273 Square Feet Lot
$23,500 Zestimate®
$31/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Curb appealFenced-side-yard feelClassic cottage-style exteriorTraditional layoutCovered front porch
- 3 days |
- 181 |
- 9 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (415) 259-7232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Wall
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,273 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 232071214305015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $31/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $18,390
- Annual tax amount: $498
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
Estimated market value
$23,500
$17,000 - $35,000
$919/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $25,000-44.3%$31/sqft |
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| 11/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $44,900-10.2%$55/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $50,000+383.5%$61/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $700-17.6%$1/sqft |
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| 1/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/12/2022 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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| 5/15/2020 | Sold | $10,342-31.1%$13/sqft |
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| 3/3/2020 | Pending sale | $15,000$18/sqft |
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| 1/14/2020 | Price change | $15,000-23.1%$18/sqft |
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| 12/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $19,500$24/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Listing removed | $19,500$24/sqft |
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| 5/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $19,500$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $498 +6.3% | $6,130 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $469 +6.6% | $5,540 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $440 +2.1% | $5,010 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $431 +2.4% | $4,700 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $420 -3.4% | $4,530 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $435 | $4,430 +2.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $4,320 |
| 2017 | $418 +7.3% | $4,320 |
| 2016 | $390 | $4,320 |
| 2015 | $390 | $4,320 |
| 2014 | $390 | $4,320 -15% |
| 2013 | $390 | $5,080 +8.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,680 -3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $4,830 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,830 +1.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,740 +8.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $4,360 -30.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $6,300 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $433 +4.4% | $5,680 +5.4% |
| 2003 | $415 +1.4% | $5,390 +0.9% |
| 2002 | $409 | $5,340 +5.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,060 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $383 | $4,890 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Alton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ALTON DIST 11
- Middle: ALTON DIST 11
- High: Alton
- District: Alton DIST 11
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- 62002
- 1317 Garden St





