This rare Mid Century Modern Hillside home is waiting for you in the Wilshire Woods subdivision in East Alton Illinois! Stunning in design but also harmonious with its surrounding environment especially its hillside terrain...this architectural design seamlessly integrates with nature bringing the outside fashionably in. Tons of original MCM architecturally significant details remain in this one family owned, built from the ground up, impressively designed plan. Floor to ceiling windows bring a panoramic view of the outside indoors for natural light filled living. 2 Bedrooms 1 full bath on the main level with an open concept living... combination kitchen/dining area that surrounds a large main level family room featuring tons of natural light. Original hardwood floors on main level, with parquet and the original slate tile entry still intact. This floor-plan features wider hallways and stairs that guide you through the home's original Mid Century modern wood toned interiors. The MCM period choices in bathroom tile & design have never been changed. Miles of windows bring in the warm glow of the sun's rays and perfectly highlights the architect's modern vision for this impressive modernist dwelling. Downstairs more original 50's knotty-pine frames the large open family room with yet another wall of floor to ceiling windows...the heart of the sporty lower level. You'll find a dedicated laundry room, a lower level sleeping room and another full bath to finish the tour of the walk out lower level. A one car tuck under garage with workshop and storage space is the icing on this MCM cake! The nearly half acre lot backs to trees and green space giving you the sense of being miles away from your busy life! Home is being sold as is. If you've got the vision and that preservationist MCM heart...you won't want to miss this one!
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Listed by: RE/MAX River Bend • Bjaye J Greer • 314-570-9978
Price cut: $20K (8/31)
$159,900
828 Willoway Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
3beds
2,257sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 77 days
- 1,874
- 184
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bjaye J Greer 314-570-9978,
RE/MAX River Bend
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26039044
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Sleeping Area,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,257
- Total interior livable area: 2,257 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,144
- Finished area below ground: 1,113
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area
Details
- Parcel number: 192081513303007
- Special conditions: Listing As Is,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wilshire Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,820
- Annual tax amount: $2,545
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $159,900-11.1%$71/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,545 -1.8% | $50,940 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $2,591 -3.3% | $47,480 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $2,680 -6.2% | $43,820 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $2,859 -0.7% | $40,840 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $2,879 -8.9% | $39,330 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $3,160 | $38,160 +5.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $36,260 |
| 2017 | $2,902 +18.1% | $36,260 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $2,457 | $35,390 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $2,457 | $35,020 |
| 2014 | $2,457 | $35,020 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $2,457 | $35,530 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $37,230 |
| 2011 | -- | $37,230 |
| 2010 | -- | $37,230 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,870 +0.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $35,630 +7.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $33,150 +9.8% |
| 2004 | $2,849 +91.8% | $30,200 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $1,485 -1.2% | $29,400 -0.4% |
| 2002 | $1,503 | $29,510 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $28,050 +4.1% |
| 2000 | $1,525 | $26,940 |
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Neighborhood: 62024
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Alton Dist 13
- Middle: East Alton Dist 13
- High: East Alton/Wood River
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





