Enjoy peaceful living on a quiet dead-end street in North Alton! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living spaces, thoughtful updates, and a backyard that feels like your own private retreat. Newer flooring throughout gives the home a fresh, welcoming feel, while the kitchen features a new sink and stove. A new sliding glass door provides easy access to the beautifully shaded backyard, complete with privacy fencing, a covered deck, and mature trees—an ideal spot for morning coffee, summer gatherings, or simply relaxing outdoors.
Additional updates include a new electric panel and two new sump pumps in the basement. Solar panels installed in 2023 add energy-efficient benefits and come with a transferable full warranty covering both the panels and the roof. The solar lease payment is $133/month. With its combination of outdoor charm, important updates, and solar features, this North Alton home offers an inviting opportunity for buyers looking for comfort, privacy, and added energy efficiency.
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Listed by: Landmark Realty • Amy C Hillery • 618-520-9850
$169,900
1218 Douglas St, Alton, IL 62002
3beds
1,230sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,287 Square Feet Lot
$155,100 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
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Amy C Hillery 618-520-9850,
Landmark Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26058008
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9x5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11x9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16x15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,230
- Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,230
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,287 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 136 IRR
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Some Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 242070319404022
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pine Lawn Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,510
- Annual tax amount: $2,328
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$155,100
$138,000 - $171,000
$1,407/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2018 | Sold | $82,500+0.6%$67/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #18034978 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2018 | Pending sale | $82,000$67/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Alliance #18034978 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2018 | Price change | $82,000-3.5%$67/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Alliance #18034978 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Price change | $85,000-6.1%$69/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Alliance #18034978 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $90,500$74/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Alliance #18034978 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,169 +6.4% | $38,170 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $2,039 +8.7% | $35,230 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,877 +3.7% | $32,220 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $1,809 +2.4% | $30,300 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $1,767 -1.7% | $29,640 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $1,798 | $28,860 +4.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $27,630 |
| 2017 | $1,675 +15.5% | $27,630 |
| 2016 | $1,451 | $27,630 +3.3% |
| 2015 | $1,451 | $26,760 |
| 2014 | $1,451 | $26,760 |
| 2013 | $1,451 | $26,760 -4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,000 -8% |
| 2010 | -- | $30,430 +2.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,560 +8.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,220 +9.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $24,910 +10.6% |
| 2004 | $1,207 +15.9% | $22,520 +3.5% |
| 2003 | $1,041 +4.7% | $21,750 +4.2% |
| 2002 | $995 | $20,870 +1.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $20,570 +2.1% |
| 2000 | $934 | $20,140 |
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Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alton Dist 11
- Middle: Alton Dist 11
- High: Alton
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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