Welcome to this well-maintained, move-in ready home in the heart of Upper Alton! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the main level, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings. The kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with abundant storage. There is also an option to relocate the laundry to the main floor within the pantry space if desired. All appliances, including the washer and dryer, will stay with the home. The home’s windows have been updated and feature tilt-in functionality for easy cleaning. Nice blinds on each window too. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms with newer carpet, including one with a spacious cedar closet. The bedrooms share a large closet, providing practical storage solutions. Stretching across the back of the home is a fully enclosed porch complete with a porch swing—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy views of the beautiful private backyard and local wildlife. This space leads to a large concrete patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include an attached two-car garage with openers, a backyard shed with a loft for extra storage. Basement has been waterproofed. (completed by Midwest Basements approximately six months ago).
Roof is approximately 10–12 years old and a hot water heater that is 7 years old. The furnace is adequately sized to efficiently service both the main level and upstairs bedrooms. This home offers comfort, functionality, and a peaceful setting—ready for its next owner to move right in and enjoy!
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Listing Provided by: Landmark Realty
Bought with: Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
$185,000
653 Elfgen St, Alton, IL 62002
3beds
1,574sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.34 Acres Lot
$185,700 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$1,642 Estimated rent
Home value
$185,700
$173,000 - $201,000
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Listing Provided by:
Ginny L Becker 618-560-9397,
Landmark Realty
Bought with:
Jodie Keiser-Vancil, 475197771
Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26026753
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Separate Dining, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Tilt-In Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,574
- Total interior livable area: 1,574 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,574
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 147 and 50 x 150
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 232070205102004 & 232070205102041
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alton
- Subdivision: Elfgens Bert F Second Sub
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $185,000$118/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26026753 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$118/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26026753 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$118/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26026753 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,152 +11.4% | $37,470 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,932 +12.4% | $33,840 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,719 +5.7% | $30,590 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,626 +13.9% | $28,750 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,428 -5.5% | $27,730 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,511 | $27,100 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $26,390 |
| 2017 | $1,489 +5.3% | $26,390 |
| 2016 | $1,413 | $26,390 |
| 2015 | $1,413 | $26,390 |
| 2014 | $1,413 | $26,390 -2.7% |
| 2013 | $1,413 | $27,110 -4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,520 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,380 |
| 2010 | -- | $29,380 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,880 +21.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $23,820 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $22,980 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $1,314 +5.8% | $20,730 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $1,242 +21.9% | $19,630 +0.8% |
| 2002 | $1,019 | $19,470 +22.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,930 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $932 | $15,390 |
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Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Alton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- 62002
- 653 Elfgen St
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