Price listed is Starting Bid Only. Bidding starts closing 9/29/2026 @ 6p.m. Attention investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity with this 2BR/1BA estate home situated on an expansive 0.30± acre lot in Alton, IL! Offering plenty of potential and a flexible floor plan, this property is ready for your vision and updates. Step inside to find a spacious living room that provides direct access to the oversized primary bedroom. The adjoining dining room offers versatility and could easily serve as a home office, playroom, or additional living space while also providing convenient access to the home’s shared full bathroom. The kitchen comes complete with all existing appliances and offers ample room for a breakfast nook or additional cabinetry. Just beyond the kitchen, the generously sized second bedroom features private exterior access, creating endless possibilities. A staircase leads to the upper level, which could easily function as a third bedroom, hobby room, or bonus living space. The partial, unfinished basement houses the home’s utilities and includes washer and dryer hookups while providing additional storage space. Outside, is a detached single-car garage, offering covered parking and extra storage. The spacious, fully fenced backyard features a gentle slope and provides plenty of room for pets, gardening, outdoor entertaining, or future landscaping improvements. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major roadways, this estate property presents an excellent opportunity for renovation, investment, or creating a home tailored to your own style. Property will sell under auction terms and be sold AS- IS, WHERE-IS. Seller, will not make any repairs as a result of any building, occupancy, or environmental inspections. Buyer will be required to sign an Auction Purchase & Sale Agreement if final bid is accepted by Sellers.
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Listed by: Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc. • Adam F Jokisch • 618-234-8751
Est. $10,000
1908 Central Ave, Alton, IL 62002
2beds
1,648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
8,751 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$6/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 48 days
- 605
- 49
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adam F Jokisch 618-234-8751,
Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc.
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26051194
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,648
- Total interior livable area: 1,648 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,648
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,751 Square Feet
- Features: Few Trees, Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 232071205103039
- Special conditions: Auction,Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Smiths Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $6/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,820
- Annual tax amount: $1,373
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$935/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,215 +31.6% | $20,940 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $923 -38.5% | $18,910 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,499 +1.9% | $17,090 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,471 +253.1% | $16,060 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $417 +2.5% | $15,490 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $407 | $15,140 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $14,740 |
| 2017 | $362 -0.4% | $14,740 |
| 2016 | $363 | $14,740 |
| 2015 | $363 | $14,740 |
| 2014 | $363 | $14,740 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $363 | $15,140 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,930 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $16,410 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,860 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $16,570 +8.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,240 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $14,790 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $598 +8.9% | $13,340 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $549 -20.6% | $12,630 +0.8% |
| 2002 | $692 | $12,530 +5.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $11,880 +3.6% |
| 2000 | $625 | $11,470 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
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.