$30,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2025

617 Forest Ave Alton, IL 62002

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
973 Sq Ft
4,522 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$31 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Building Security System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of November 2025

Investors!! NEW ROOF MARCH 2025! This lovely depression era home looking for someone to restore it to it's original beauty and charm. The property is one of just a handful of homes on Forest Ave, a quiet, dead end cul-de-sac, off Blair Ave, in the heart of Middletown. When the current owner bought the property in 1993, the first room to the right as you enter was the main floor bedroom, and a large primary bedroom and 2nd bath had been added upstairs in the former attic space. There is a large living room with a big bay window, a formal dining room and a nice size kitchen. There's also a single car detached garage and concrete driveway for off street parking. PROPERTY BEING SOLD "AS IS", no warranties, no repairs. ALL SHOWINGS must be requested through Showing Time. AGENTS: Please see Agent Remarks for more information

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Bemis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties License #475122013 Listed on: 10/30/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Ritter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties License #475193997

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 4,522 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 90
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 973 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Building Security System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-2-07-12-09-101-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Cross Street: Blair
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Directions: Henry Street to Blair Ave to Forest Ave Sign in front yard.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: None
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Some Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1038
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-655-4100
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Home Place
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 973
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Fixer
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Financial Info Electric: Other
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 973.00
  • PreviousStatus: Pending
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 0
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 0.00
  • MIS_EfficiencyYN: 0
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Green Building Features: Basement, Bathrooms, Security System
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • 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 Dimensions: 50 X 90
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4521.53
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-12-09-101-025

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1845

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2025
Closed on
Dec 9, 2025
Sold by
Mcauliffe Laura Lenzini
Bought by
Mcauliffe Shawn
Seller's Agent
Donna Bemis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Ritter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
List Price
$30,000
Sold Price
$30,000
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24098.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2025
Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Dierks Kenneth C and Leon Pollard L
Bought by
Mcauliffe Laura Lenzini
Seller's Agent
Donna Bemis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Ritter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
List Price
$30,000
Sold Price
$30,000
Views
27
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Community Title
Warranty Deed $30,000 Community Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Sold $30,000 0.0% $31 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2025 10/30/25 For Sale $30,000 -- $31 / 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 $1,845 $28,690 $1,890 $26,800
2023 $1,845 $25,910 $1,710 $24,200
2022 $1,684 $23,430 $1,550 $21,880
2021 $1,468 $22,020 $1,460 $20,560
2020 $1,414 $21,240 $1,410 $19,830
2019 $1,449 $20,760 $1,380 $19,380
2018 $1,395 $20,220 $1,340 $18,880
2017 $1,376 $20,220 $1,340 $18,880
2016 $1,348 $20,220 $1,340 $18,880
2015 $1,296 $20,220 $1,340 $18,880
2014 $1,296 $20,220 $1,340 $18,880
2013 $1,296 $20,770 $1,380 $19,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25072494

MARIS MLS

APN: 23-2-07-12-09-101-025