$53,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2025

1548 Highland Ave Alton, IL 62002

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,477 Sq Ft
7,606 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$36 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2025

For Sale in Alton, IL – Classic Charm + Ready for your Personal Updates! 1548 Highland Ave | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,477 Sq Ft Step into vintage charm with this Tudor-style brick home in the heart of Alton! Featuring a new furnace, brand-new water heater and water connection to the street, this 2-bed, 1-bath gem is full of character and ready for your finishing touches. Vintage character with strong bones. Make sure to check out the bonus room off the dining room. Fully fenced backyard – perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. Detached garage (needs repair – priced accordingly!). Major utility upgrade: new water line to the street. Great curb appeal and quiet neighborhood feel. Walkable to Schools! 0.3 mi to Lovejoy Elementary. 0.9 mi to Alton Middle & East Elementary. 2.3 mi to Alton High School. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to create your dream home or an investor seeking your next project, this home offers big value and timeless style.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Seid

Keller Williams Marquee License #2018043269 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Keller Williams Marquee

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexandria Theby

360 Prime Realty Group, LLC License #475.208537

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,606 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x138

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,477 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-2-07-12-10-102-044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,527

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1746
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-3075616
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Highland Park Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1477
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1477.00
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_UnitCount: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Code Compliance Required

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public

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: 55x138
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7606
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-12-10-102-044

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2527

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Bank Of New York Trust Co
Bought by
Pierre Smit 2003 Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2007
Sold by
Edwards Debra
Bought by
Bank Of New York Trust Co and Jp Morgan Chase Bank
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $53,000 Utc
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $53,000 -3.6% $36 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $55,000 +3.8% $37 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Off Market $53,000 -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $55,000 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $55,000 -8.3% $37 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $60,000 0.0% $41 / Sq Ft
05/04/2025 05/04/25 Price Changed $60,000 +13.2% $41 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Off Market $53,000 -- --
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 $2,690 $33,090 $1,300 $31,790
2023 $2,690 $29,880 $1,170 $28,710
2022 $2,527 $27,010 $1,060 $25,950
2021 $1,776 $25,390 $1,000 $24,390
2020 $1,715 $24,480 $960 $23,520
2019 $1,760 $23,920 $940 $22,980
2018 $1,698 $23,300 $920 $22,380
2017 $1,674 $23,300 $920 $22,380
2016 $1,641 $23,300 $920 $22,380
2015 $1,573 $23,300 $920 $22,380
2014 $1,573 $23,300 $920 $22,380
2013 $1,573 $23,930 $940 $22,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25017337

MARIS MLS

APN: 23-2-07-12-10-102-044