$55,000

2901 Fernwood Ave Alton, IL 62002

Estimated payment $477/month

Total Views 770
2 Beds
1 Bath
742 Sq Ft
$74 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

CALLING ALL INVESTORS! This two-story house sits on a corner lot, includes 2 driveways, an oversized garage/shop, comes with all appliances, and passed Alton city occupancy inspection in 2023. HVAC replaced in 2024, Basement tuckpointing completed in 2023, and roof leak repaired in 2025. With a little TLC this is a great opportunity for an affordable property right off of Milton Road. Seller to make no repairs; SELLING AS-IS

Listing Agent

Lindsey Hammond

Worth Clark Realty License #475204665 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Worth Clark Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 742 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

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
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-2-08-07-15-406-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,140

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653
  • Co List Office Phone: 800-991-6092
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Priests H C Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 742
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: Other
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 742.00
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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

  • Disclosures: See Seller's Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Green Building Features: Basement
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Community

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 Size Sq Ft: 7200.47
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-08-07-15-406-016

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2140

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,140 $26,320 $2,170 $24,150
2023 $2,140 $23,770 $1,960 $21,810
2022 $2,011 $21,490 $1,770 $19,720
2021 $1,850 $20,190 $1,660 $18,530
2020 $1,807 $19,470 $1,600 $17,870
2019 $1,868 $19,020 $1,560 $17,460
2018 $1,818 $18,530 $1,520 $17,010
2017 $1,793 $18,530 $1,520 $17,010
2016 $1,188 $18,530 $1,520 $17,010
2015 $1,143 $18,530 $1,520 $17,010
2014 $1,143 $18,530 $1,520 $17,010
2013 $1,143 $19,030 $1,560 $17,470
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $55,000 -- $74 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $75,597 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25059540

MARIS MLS

APN: 23-2-08-07-15-406-016