$360,000
SOLD MAY 20, 2025

5 Forest Dr Alton, IL 62002

2 Beds
2 Baths
3,421 Sq Ft
1.08 Acres

Recently Sold

$105 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautiful 2/3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in Fairmount Subdivision, with mature trees and professional landscaping. The remodeled kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, and a convenient island for serving. The large great room across the back of the house, with beautiful hardwood floors, has a gas fireplace and overlooks the generous yard. The lower level has several seating/entertaining areas and includes a gleaming wood bar with sink and refrigerator. The upper level is floored, ready to finish for additional living space. Many updates including roof and cupola ’24; water line from meter to street ’24; water heater ’20; soffits, fascia and siding ’18; windows, gutters and gutter guards ’16. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty being offered @ $749.

Seller will review all offers on 3/25/25. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time prior to that date within the marketing period.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vivian Monckton

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors License #475123236 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Vivian Monckton

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors License #475123236 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,895

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 174 x 269

HOA Fees

  • $71 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Tilt-In Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Aerobic Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-2-07-03-03-301-02

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,895

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$71 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Adjoins Wooded Area
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-4652966
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Fairmount
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2047
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Recreation Room, Decorative, Basement, Great Room
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Reso Window Features: Window Treatments, Bay Window(s), Tilt-In Windows
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 2047.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • PreviousStatus: Pending
  • MIS_RoomWindowCoverings: Some
  • MIS_RoomWindowCoverings: Some
  • MIS_RoomWindowCoverings: Some
  • MIS_RoomWindowCoverings: Some
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomWindowCoverings: Some
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomWindowCoverings: Some
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Concrete
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Concrete
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_UnitCount: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1374.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Amenities: Separate Dining, Center Hall Floorplan, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1374
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • 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, Flood Plain No, Year Built Unknown
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 855
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

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: 174 x 269
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 24-2-07-03-03-301-02
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4895

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Martin Jack D and Martin Jeanne E
Bought by
Boley Anne F
Seller's Agent
Vivian Monckton
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Monckton
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.86%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$367,113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,113
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2015
Closed on
Feb 5, 2016
Sold by
Scroggins Virginia M
Bought by
Martin Jack D and Martin Jeanne E
Seller's Agent
Lisa Funk
RE/MAX Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Monckton
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-7.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2006
Sold by
Scroggins Virginia M and Scroggins Morgan
Bought by
Scroggins Virginia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $360,000 Community Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $185,000 Serenity Title & Escrow Ltd
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Premier Title & Escrow Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $360,000 +2.9% $105 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $350,000 -2.8% $102 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Off Market $360,000 -- --
02/05/2016 02/05/16 Sold $185,000 -7.5% $52 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/12/2015 12/12/15 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2015 12/03/15 For Sale $199,900 -- $56 / 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 $5,186 $87,920 $36,210 $51,710
2023 $5,186 $81,170 $33,430 $47,740
2022 $4,895 $74,230 $30,570 $43,660
2021 $4,378 $69,810 $28,750 $41,060
2020 $4,283 $68,300 $28,130 $40,170
2019 $4,366 $66,520 $27,400 $39,120
2018 $4,288 $63,680 $26,230 $37,450
2017 $4,079 $63,680 $26,230 $37,450
2016 $4,002 $63,680 $26,230 $37,450
2015 $5,138 $79,530 $25,400 $54,130
2014 $5,138 $79,530 $25,400 $54,130
2013 $5,138 $79,530 $25,400 $54,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25015958

MARIS MLS

APN: 24-2-07-03-03-301-022