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 charm and everyday convenience.
The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, beginning with a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring new tile floors, countertops, backsplash, appliances, and lighting—designed to meet the expectations of today’s buyers while complementing the home’s classic character. Fresh paint across the first and second floors, including walls, ceilings, and woodwork, provides a crisp, cohesive aesthetic.
Entertain in style in the formal dining room, highlighted by a gas fireplace, original hardwood floors, and exceptional millwork, or relax in the inviting living room with its wood-burning fireplace and equally stunning craftsmanship. A light-filled sunroom with new oak flooring and custom-lined drapes offers the perfect space for year-round enjoyment.
Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an updated three-quarter bath with an oversized shower and an adjacent dressing room or nursery. A second ensuite bedroom also includes an updated bath, while a recently renovated full bath serves the additional bedrooms and a spacious gathering room—ideal for flexible living arrangements. One bedroom overlooks the pool, while another offers versatility as a nursery or private office.
The home’s character continues with a striking staircase leading to a semi-finished third-floor space, presenting excellent potential for future expansion, studio use, or additional living quarters.
Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a large salt water in-ground pool surrounded by a patio and expansive entertaining area. A three-car detached garage, irrigation system and generous off-street parking add both convenience and functionality to this exceptional property.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated historic home that offers architectural significance, modern comfort, and exceptional indoor and outdoor living in one of Alton’s most desirable settings.
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Listing Provided by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Bought with: Landmark Realty
$600,000
720 Grove St, Alton, IL 62002
4beds
4,244sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1857
0.56 Acres Lot
$600,800 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$4,339 Estimated rent
Home value
$600,800
$571,000 - $631,000
$4,339/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Denise J Wolff 618-581-6798,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Bought with:
Nicholas Schranck, 475.194759
Landmark Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26017403
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & 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
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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alton
- Subdivision: Edwards B F Add
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $600,000-3.2%$141/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26017403 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Pending sale | $620,000$146/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties #26017403 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Contingent | $620,000$146/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26017403 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $620,000+63.2%$146/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26017403 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Sold | $380,000-13.6%$90/sqft |
Source: MARIS #22050386 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $440,000$104/sqft |
Source: Advanced Access #2711590 Report a problem | ||
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% |
| 2021 | $7,226 +2.9% | $89,880 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $7,022 -3% | $86,670 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $7,237 | $84,700 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $82,500 -16.5% |
| 2017 | $8,491 +1.4% | $98,760 |
| 2016 | $8,374 | $98,760 |
| 2015 | $8,374 | $98,760 |
| 2014 | $8,374 | $98,760 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $8,374 | $101,440 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,770 -9.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $118,270 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $121,430 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $119,350 +34.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $88,490 +2.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,510 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $5,683 +13.3% | $78,040 +5.6% |
| 2003 | $5,014 +13.8% | $73,870 +8.5% |
| 2002 | $4,406 | $68,100 +17.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $57,850 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $4,107 | $55,870 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Alton High SchoolGrades: 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.
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- Illinois
- Madison County
- Alton
- 62002
- 720 Grove St