$184,500
SOLD DEC 5, 2025

1121 Danforth St Alton, IL 62002

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,399 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$132 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to your meticulously renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, perfectly situated in a desirable location in the heart of Alton, Illinois! This charming, move-in ready property seamlessly blends classic appeal with modern upgrades, offering a bright and inviting living space with new paint and flooring throughout. The open-concept layout effortlessly connects the living area to the stylish kitchen, ideal for entertaining, and with a new furnace, central air conditioning, and a tankless water heater, you'll enjoy year-round comfort and lower utility bills. Even better, all appliances are included, even the washer and dryer, and the approximately half-acre level lot boasts a newly installed fence in the backyard for added privacy. Don't miss your chance to own this turnkey Alton gem; homes like this are in high demand, so schedule your showing today and make this beautiful house your new home sweet home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mindy Woelfel

Landmark Realty License #475129705 Listed on: 07/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Smith

Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co License #475.185793

Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,851

Year Built

  • Built in 1945 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,399 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Alton Dist 11 Elementary And Middle School
  • Alton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-2-07-10-07-202-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,851

Year Built

Built in 1945 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Directions: This home is app friendly.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Some Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5056
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-466-1513
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Stelzels Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1399
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1399.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • PreviousStatus: Active Under Contract
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 1
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 0.00
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Built-In Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: None

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Green Building Features: Basement, Bathrooms
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: ALTON DIST 11
  • Junior High Dist: Alton DIST 11
  • High School: Alton
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALTON DIST 11

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x440.5 irr
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-10-07-202-011

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2851

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2023
Closed on
May 8, 2024
Sold by
Jacobs Jerome
Bought by
Higdon Blake and Higdon Betsy
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Schranck
Landmark Realty
Buyer's Agent
Angela Thomas
BHHS Select Properties
List Price
$204,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-14.59%
Views
493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Outstanding Balance
$155,253
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,658

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2023
Sold by
Davey Karen M and William T Merkle Estate William T Merkle Esta
Bought by
Jacobs Jerome
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $175,000 Community Title & Escrow
Administrators Deed $35,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $157,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $184,500 -2.8% $132 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Price Changed $189,900 -2.6% $136 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Price Changed $195,000 -2.5% $139 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $199,900 -4.4% $143 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $209,000 +19.4% $149 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Sold $175,000 -4.4% $125 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Price Changed $183,000 -3.7% $131 / Sq Ft
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Price Changed $190,000 -2.6% $136 / Sq Ft
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Price Changed $195,000 -2.0% $139 / Sq Ft
11/02/2023 11/02/23 Price Changed $199,000 -2.9% $142 / Sq Ft
10/14/2023 10/14/23 For Sale $204,900 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,851 $35,070 $3,590 $31,480
2023 $2,851 $31,670 $3,240 $28,430
2022 $2,512 $28,630 $2,930 $25,700
2021 $2,464 $26,900 $2,750 $24,150
2020 $2,407 $25,940 $2,650 $23,290
2019 $2,489 $25,350 $2,590 $22,760
2018 $2,423 $24,690 $2,520 $22,170
2017 $2,389 $24,690 $2,520 $22,170
2016 $2,341 $24,690 $2,520 $22,170
2015 $2,225 $24,690 $2,520 $22,170
2014 $2,225 $24,690 $2,520 $22,170
2013 $2,225 $25,360 $2,590 $22,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25049376

MARIS MLS

APN: 23-2-07-10-07-202-011