Welcome to 851 Washington Ave! This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers an impressive amount of space, character, and versatility.
Step inside and appreciate the original charm and character found throughout the home, complemented by the living room fireplace that add warmth and personality. The main level offers convenient main-floor laundry, while the enclosed front porch provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Walking through a set of french doors, you have an office perfect for working from home or the latest gaming set up. The main level also has an open dining area, 2 nice sized bedrooms, and a cute full bathroom with original white subway tile.
Upstairs is awesome! Light wood paneling frames this primary suite equipped with a fireplace, and a HUGE walk in closet. A built in get-ready desk and a half bath makes this area perfect to get the day started!
The light wood paneling continues- The finished lower level expands the possibilities with a spacious family room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, dedicated art or hobby room, garage, and plenty of storage space. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple gathering spaces, and room to spread out across all three levels, this home offers flexibility for a variety of needs.
Full of character, space, and potential, 851 Washington Ave is ready for its next owner to make it home!
Active under contract
Listed by: Keller Williams Pinnacle • Emma Twichell • 618-560-6785
$215,000
851 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002
4beds
3,022sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.37 Acres Lot
$213,300 Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Main-floor laundryOpen dining areaBuilt in get-ready deskMultiple gathering spacesPlenty of storage spaceHuge walk in closet
- 27 days
- 1,088
- 108
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emma Twichell 618-560-6785,
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26057741
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,022
- Total interior livable area: 3,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,254
- Finished area below ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area
Details
- Parcel number: 232080717304007
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Debows Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,510
- Annual tax amount: $2,012
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$213,300
$203,000 - $224,000
$2,635/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Contingent | $215,000$71/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+4.4%$71/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Sold | $205,900-1.9%$68/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Pending sale | $209,900$69/sqft |
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| 4/15/2024 | Contingent | $209,900$69/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Price change | $209,900-2.3%$69/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $214,900+85.3%$71/sqft |
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| 2/1/2024 | Sold | $116,000-36.3%$38/sqft |
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| 3/31/2021 | Sold | $182,000+1.7%$60/sqft |
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| 3/2/2021 | Pending sale | $179,000$59/sqft |
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| 2/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $179,000$59/sqft |
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| 12/1/2020 | Listing removed | $179,000$59/sqft |
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| 11/11/2020 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$59/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Price change | $189,000-5%$63/sqft |
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| 6/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $199,000$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,290 +6.4% | $28,170 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $2,152 +6.6% | $25,440 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $2,018 +1.9% | $23,000 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,981 +2.4% | $21,620 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,935 -3.3% | $20,850 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $2,000 | $20,370 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $19,840 |
| 2017 | $1,920 | $19,840 |
| 2016 | -- | $19,840 |
| 2015 | -- | $19,840 |
| 2014 | -- | $19,840 |
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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.







