720 Grove St, Alton, IL 62002
What's special
Step into a truly distinguished Alton residence where historic grandeur and modern updates are seamlessly intertwined. The home offers a Colonial Revival style with a hint of Neoclassical detailing. A sweeping front staircase creates an unforgettable first impression, welcoming guests with timeless elegance, while a secondary rear butler’s staircase offers both ...
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Kitchen
Living Room
Dining Room
Sun Room
Foyer
Laundry Room
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 9 hours ago
Denise J Wolff 618-581-6798,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Primary Ensuite Bedroom with adjoining nursery/dressing room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 15.4x15
Bedroom 2
- Description: Second ensuite bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 235.42
- Dimensions: 15.8x14.9
Bedroom 3
- Description: Third bedroom with generous storage
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 79.38
- Dimensions: 9.8x8.1
Bedroom 4
- Description: Fourth bedroom could be a private office
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.68
- Dimensions: 8.8x18.6
Bathroom
- Description: Half bath convenient to patio and pool
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 47.04
- Dimensions: 11.2x4.2
Bathroom
- Description: Primary Bathroom & Closet
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.5
- Dimensions: 15x10.9
Bathroom 3
- Description: Second ensuite bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 62.56
- Dimensions: 9.2x6.8
Bathroom 3
- Description: Full bath that services bedrooms 3 & 4 and the 2nd floor family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 61.6
- Dimensions: 8.8x7
Bonus room
- Description: No heat source. Sq Ft was not included in total above grade living area.
- Features: Floor Covering: Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17x10
Dining room
- Description: Spacious with Fireplace
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 376.5
- Dimensions: 25.1x15
Family room
- Description: Second floor family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 249
- Dimensions: 16.6x15
Kitchen
- Description: Spacious and updated
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 457.38
- Dimensions: 24.2x18.9
Laundry
- Description: Laundry, mudroom, pantry combo
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 183.92
- Dimensions: 24.2x7.6
Living room
- Description: Living Room/Parlor
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 373.99
- Dimensions: 25.1x14.9
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 217.12
- Dimensions: 23.6x9.2
Other
- Description: Second floor foyer
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 176.64
- Dimensions: 19.2x9.2
Other
- Description: Nursery or Dressing Room or Office off primary ensuite bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 113.22
- Dimensions: 11.1x10.2
Sunroom
- Description: Sunroom/Family Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 213.12
- Dimensions: 14.8x14.4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Chandelier, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Historic Millwork, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,244
- Total interior livable area: 4,244 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,244
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Dimensions: 168 x 145
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 232071209102011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1857
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Edwards B F Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $351,480
- Annual tax amount: $8,630
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $620,000+63.2%$146/sqft |
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| 8/1/2022 | Sold | $380,000-13.6%$90/sqft |
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| 5/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $440,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,630 -3.6% | $117,160 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $8,949 +13.8% | $105,800 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $7,864 +8.8% | $95,640 +6.4% |
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Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Alton High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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.
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- 62002
- 720 Grove St