Investment Opportunity! This property is a fantastic "fixer-upper. Looking for your next project or a reliable addition to your rental portfolio? This Alton gem is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, offering the perfect blend of privacy and potential. It offers a flexible layout with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, plus a versatile bonus room—ideal for a home office, nursery, or hobby space. Situated on a low-traffic street, providing a peaceful setting for future tenants or owners. The sale includes the stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. The home does have a newer AC unit. Please note that the garage door opener does not function properly. Property is being sold as-is. Seller will make no repairs and will not provide the City Occupancy permit. Don't let this opportunity pass you by—bring your toolkit and your imagination to see the possibilities for yourself! All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyer or Buyer's Agent to verify all data.
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Listed by: Barbier Agency • Kevin S Barbier • Contact: 618-406-4993
Price cut: $2K (6/29)
$73,000
518 Wyss Ave, Alton, IL 62002
2beds
1,041sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
6,899 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet dead-end streetNewer ac unit
- 56 days |
- 295 |
- 15 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin S Barbier 618-406-4993,
Barbier Agency
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26028543
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features
- Doors: Panel Door(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,041
- Total interior livable area: 1,041 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,041
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Frontage length: 60
Lot
- Size: 6,899 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 115
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 232081807202031
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Siring Place Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $70/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,690
- Annual tax amount: $1,645
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $73,000-2.7%$70/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $75,000+44.2%$72/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2019 | Listing removed | $775$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2018 | Listed for rent | $775$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Sold | $52,000-5.5%$50/sqft |
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| 10/19/2018 | Pending sale | $55,000$53/sqft |
Source: Barbier Agency #18077213 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $55,000$53/sqft |
Source: Barbier Agency #18077213 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2017 | Listing removed | $55,000$53/sqft |
Source: Epic Realty LLC #17025652 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2017 | Price change | $55,000-5.2%$53/sqft |
Source: Epic Realty LLC #17025652 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2016 | Price change | $58,000-10.8%$56/sqft |
Source: Legacy Realty & Auction, Llc #16050903 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $65,000+103.1%$62/sqft |
Source: Legacy Realty & Auction, Llc #16050903 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2014 | Listing removed | $32,000$31/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty, Inc. #4209647 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2014 | Price change | $32,000-15.8%$31/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty, Inc. #4209647 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $38,000+100%$37/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty, Inc. #4209647 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2008 | Sold | $19,000$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,645 +6.4% | $20,230 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,545 +6.6% | $18,270 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,449 +1.9% | $16,520 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,423 +2.4% | $15,530 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,389 +107.1% | $14,970 +119.2% |
| 2019 | $671 | $6,830 +2.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $6,660 |
| 2017 | $644 +113.5% | $6,660 |
| 2016 | $302 | $6,660 |
| 2015 | $302 | $6,660 |
| 2014 | $302 | $6,660 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $302 | $6,840 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $7,200 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $7,420 -47.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $14,210 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $13,960 +8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $12,830 +3.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,390 +10.8% |
| 2004 | $289 -1% | $11,180 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $292 -23.9% | $10,590 +0.9% |
| 2002 | $383 | $10,500 +5.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,960 +3.6% |
| 2000 | $297 | $9,610 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 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
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- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- 62002
- 518 Wyss Ave





