This is the Historic Taphorn House Built for Dr.Gerald Taphorn by Henry Richardson a Chicago Architect.. This Massive all Brick & Stone home is an example of the Romanesque Revival Style.. This 6 Bedroom home has 4 bathrooms and a Massive Great room.. The 3rd floor Tower is reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance Villa. The 3rd floor tower is small separate apartment/ Maids quarters. There are wooden Balustrades around the front porch. There are 9 Stained glass windows, a beautiful Oak staircase, 6 Fireplaces, and pocket doors, along with the original woodwork and a skylight on the 3rd floor. The Kitchen was updated around 2014 and has Granite countertops.. The Taphorn House could easily become a beautiful Bed & Breakfast set in the middle of a City with Great History.
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Listing Provided by: Realty Center Usa, Llc
Bought with: Re/Max River Bend
$149,000
510 Seminary Sq, Alton, IL 62002
6beds
4,890sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
0.33 Acres Lot
$340,600 Zestimate®
$30/sqft
$5,496 Estimated rent
Home value
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Original woodworkRomanesque revival styleOak staircasePocket doorsGranite countertopsWooden balustradesStained glass windows
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Listing Provided by:
Suzanne C Mitchell-Santos,
Realty Center Usa, Llc
Bought with:
Bjaye J Greer, 475188953
Re/Max River Bend
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25011835
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Main
Sitting room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Electric, Wood Burning, Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,890
- Total interior livable area: 4,890 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,389
- Finished area below ground: 1,780
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: 232071120405006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alton
- Subdivision: Original Town
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
- Ownership: Owner by Contract
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $149,000+41.9%$30/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Pending sale | $105,000$21/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $105,000-63.2%$21/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2015 | Sold | $285,000-12.3%$58/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2015 | Price change | $325,000+8.7%$66/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2015 | Price change | $299,000-6.5%$61/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RIVER BEND #4401926 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2015 | Price change | $319,900-4.5%$65/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RIVER BEND #4401926 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Pending sale | $335,000$69/sqft |
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| 9/9/2015 | Price change | $335,000-5.6%$69/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RIVER BEND #4401926 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2015 | Price change | $355,000-6.3%$73/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RIVER BEND #4401926 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2015 | Price change | $379,000-5%$78/sqft |
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| 2/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $399,000+6.4%$82/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX River Bend #4401926 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2015 | Listing removed | $374,995$77/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2014 | Listed for sale | $374,995-16.7%$77/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2014 | Listing removed | $449,999$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2014 | Price change | $449,999+13.1%$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2014 | Price change | $397,999-6.4%$81/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $424,999-5.5%$87/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2014 | Listing removed | $449,900$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $449,900+23.3%$92/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2012 | Listing removed | $365,000$75/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors #4102561 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2012 | Price change | $365,000-7.6%$75/sqft |
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| 5/10/2012 | Price change | $394,995-1.3%$81/sqft |
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| 3/7/2012 | Listed for sale | $400,000-19.8%$82/sqft |
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| 1/28/2012 | Listing removed | $499,000$102/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Gold #4012344 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,045 +6.4% | $123,570 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $9,440 +6.6% | $111,600 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $8,851 +1.9% | $100,890 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $8,685 +2.4% | $94,810 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $8,485 -3.3% | $91,430 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $8,773 | $89,340 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $87,020 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $8,272 +39.4% | $85,500 |
| 2016 | $5,934 | $85,500 +19.2% |
| 2015 | $5,934 | $71,700 |
| 2014 | $5,934 | $71,700 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $5,934 | $73,640 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,510 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,860 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,990 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $80,590 +8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,100 +9.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $67,920 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $3,261 +7.2% | $61,270 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $3,041 +1.6% | $58,000 +0.8% |
| 2002 | $2,993 | $57,540 -27% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,870 +35.7% |
| 2000 | $1,381 | $58,100 |
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Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 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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