$185,000
PENDING

653 Elfgen St Alton, IL 62002

Estimated payment $1,185/month

Total Views 1,658
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
$118 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

Welcome to this well-maintained, move-in ready home in the heart of Upper Alton! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the main level, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings. The kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with abundant storage. There is also an option to relocate the laundry to the main floor within the pantry space if desired. All appliances, including the washer and dryer, will stay with the home. The home’s windows have been updated and feature tilt-in functionality for easy cleaning. Nice blinds on each window too. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms with newer carpet, including one with a spacious cedar closet. The bedrooms share a large closet, providing practical storage solutions. Stretching across the back of the home is a fully enclosed porch complete with a porch swing—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy views of the beautiful private backyard and local wildlife. This space leads to a large concrete patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include an attached two-car garage with openers, a backyard shed with a loft for extra storage. Basement has been waterproofed. (completed by Midwest Basements approximately six months ago).
Roof is approximately 10–12 years old and a hot water heater that is 7 years old. The furnace is adequately sized to efficiently service both the main level and upstairs bedrooms. This home offers comfort, functionality, and a peaceful setting—ready for its next owner to move right in and enjoy!

Listing Agent

Ginny Becker

Landmark Realty License #475128555 Listed on: 05/01/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 14,702 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Tilt-In Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-2-07-02-05-102-004 & 23-2-07-02-05-102-041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,202

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Cross Street: Rutledge
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Directions: Delmar to left on Rutledge, to right on Elfgen.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3375
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-466-1513
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Subdivision Name: Elfgens Bert F Second Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1574
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Tilt-In Windows, Window Treatments
  • Financial Info Electric: Ameren
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Vinyl
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • PreviousStatus: Active
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Concrete, French Drain, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Separate Dining, Walk-In Pantry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint, Occupancy Permit Required, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking

Utilities

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

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 Dimensions: 100 X 147 and 50 X 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14701.5
  • Parcel Number: 23-2-07-02-05-102-004 & 23-2-07-02-05-102-041

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2202

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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
2025 $2,152 $41,420 $3,390 $38,030
2024 $2,152 $37,470 $3,070 $34,400
2023 $2,152 $33,840 $2,770 $31,070
2022 $1,932 $30,590 $2,500 $28,090
2021 $1,626 $28,750 $2,350 $26,400
2020 $1,428 $27,730 $2,270 $25,460
2019 $1,511 $27,100 $2,220 $24,880
2018 $1,510 $26,390 $2,160 $24,230
2017 $1,489 $26,390 $2,160 $24,230
2016 $1,459 $26,390 $2,160 $24,230
2015 $1,413 $26,390 $2,160 $24,230
2014 $1,413 $26,390 $2,160 $24,230
2013 $1,413 $27,110 $2,220 $24,890
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/03/2026 05/03/26 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2026 05/01/26 For Sale $185,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

About the Listing Agent

Ginny Becker

Landmark Realty

(618) 591-1361

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Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS26026753

MARIS MLS

APN: 23-2-07-02-05-102-004

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