$185,000
SOLD DEC 1, 2025

1705 S Rodgers Ave Alton, IL 62002

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
6,251 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$69 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • High Ceiling
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of December 2025

Updated, move in ready, walking distance to the SIU dental school and close to shopping, I-255 and the Amtrack station. Charming, large and spacious 3-bedroom 3-bath two story home with finished walkout basement to a fenced yard. Historic millwork, banisters and moldings pair with modern updates. So many living options, main floor primary bedroom and second kitchen in the finished lower level offer multi-generational living opportunities. Multiple outdoor areas to enjoy, large deck off the master bedroom, a second deck off the main floor kitchen great for grilling and entertaining, there is a patio off the lower-level family room and a delightful covered front porch to enjoy. Call your favorite agent and schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Kirby

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors License #471.022141 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Benjamin Jenkins

Real Broker LLC License #475.208305

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,251 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Additional Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-2-08-08-09-101-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,592

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

6,251 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Cross Street: Jackson
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Directions: College Avenue (Route 140) to Jackson, South to Rodgers, South to House.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Adjoins Open Ground, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-656-2278
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Rodgers Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2040
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Financial Info Electric: 220 Volts
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 2040.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Laminate
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • PreviousStatus: Pending
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 1
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Other
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 660.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Other
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Bathroom, Concrete, Partially Finished, Full, Radon Mitigation, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Historic Millwork, Separate Dining, Special Millwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 660
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s), Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Garage, Off Street, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Green Building Features: Basement
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • 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 Size Sq Ft: 6250.86
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-08-08-09-101-003

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2592

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2025
Closed on
Dec 1, 2025
Sold by
Opp Rebecca and Opp Austin
Bought by
Jordan Austin
Seller's Agent
Kevin Kirby
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Jenkins
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$198,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-6.99%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$175,827

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,173
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.27%
Original Mortgage
$181,649
Outstanding Balance
$181,489
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$335

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Jcs Acquisitions Llc
Bought by
Foster Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Shari Kindle
Sunshine Realty Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Alan Campbell
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$103,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,100
8.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.42%
Original Mortgage
$101,134
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Grant Kerri
Bought by
Jcs Acquisitions Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2006
Sold by
Lenhardt Donna M
Bought by
Grant Brock and Grant Kerri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,500
Interest Rate
9.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Lenhardt Jeffrey S and Lenhardt Dianna M
Bought by
Lenhardt Dianna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,750
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 Serenity Title
Deed $103,000 Madison County Title
Sheriffs Deed -- Madison County Title
Warranty Deed $90,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $181,649 FHA
Previous Owner $101,134 FHA
Previous Owner $76,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $39,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Sold $185,000 +2.8% $69 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Price Changed $179,900 -3.8% $67 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $187,000 -1.0% $69 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $188,900 -5.0% $70 / Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $198,900 +93.1% $74 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $103,000 +8.5% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/25/2017 08/25/17 For Sale $94,900 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

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 $2,592 $37,890 $2,100 $35,790
2023 $2,592 $34,220 $1,900 $32,320
2022 $2,387 $30,940 $1,720 $29,220
2021 $2,114 $29,080 $1,620 $27,460
2020 $2,045 $28,040 $1,560 $26,480
2019 $2,101 $27,400 $1,520 $25,880
2018 $2,030 $26,690 $1,480 $25,210
2017 $2,582 $26,690 $1,480 $25,210
2016 $2,531 $26,690 $1,480 $25,210
2015 $1,878 $26,690 $1,480 $25,210
2014 $1,878 $26,690 $1,480 $25,210
2013 $1,878 $27,410 $1,520 $25,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25059348

MARIS MLS

APN: 23-2-08-08-09-101-003

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