Charm meets modern comfort in the heart of Alton! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home perfectly balances historic character with contemporary living. Begin your tour on the covered front porch—an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening breezes. Inside, the main level features a primary bedroom with timeless hardwood floors and a flexible layout that feels both cozy and expansive. The character continues upstairs, where you'll find two additional bedrooms and a sun-drenched loft perfect for a library or plant oasis. The kitchen serves as the home’s true hub, flowing effortlessly into the living and dining areas or out to a screened patio. Your living space extends outdoors to a private, vinyl-fenced backyard designed for summer BBQs, pets and peaceful retreats. Complete with a rare, oversized 2-car garage and a location just minutes from the Mississippi River bluffs, this home truly has it all.
Pending
Listing Provided by: Keller Williams Marquee
Price increase: $50.1K (4/18)
$225,000
946 Danforth St, Alton, IL 62002
3beds
2,227sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
7,204.82 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun-drenched loftPrivate vinyl-fenced backyardFlexible layoutScreened patioCovered front porchTimeless hardwood floors
- 17 days |
- 635 |
- 41 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Boyd Jennings 618-975-2559,
Keller Williams Marquee
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26018096
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16x11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8x7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8x8
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18x13
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18x12
Laundry
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22x14
Other
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 361
- Dimensions: 19x19
Recreation room
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Basement
Storage
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Block,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,227
- Total interior livable area: 2,227 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,857
- Finished area below ground: 414
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced,Privacy,Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 7,204.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 63.2 x 114 IRR
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 232071008201001
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1951
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: Turners Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,370
- Annual tax amount: $4,210
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$101/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Price change | $225,000+28.6%$101/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Pending sale | $174,900-5.5%$79/sqft |
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| 4/6/2022 | Sold | $185,000+5.8%$83/sqft |
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| 3/3/2022 | Contingent | $174,900$79/sqft |
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| 3/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $174,900+31%$79/sqft |
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| 5/1/2018 | Sold | $133,500-8.5%$60/sqft |
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| 4/16/2018 | Pending sale | $145,900$66/sqft |
Source: Legacy Realty & Auction, Llc #17078466 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2018 | Price change | $145,900-2.7%$66/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Price change | $149,900-3.8%$67/sqft |
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| 9/6/2017 | Price change | $155,900-2.5%$70/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $159,900+14.2%$72/sqft |
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| 11/24/2015 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
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| 10/16/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
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| 7/28/2014 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
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| 4/23/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
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| 4/30/2013 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
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| 3/20/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
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| 9/2/2008 | Sold | $140,000-9.7%$63/sqft |
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| 12/31/2003 | Sold | $155,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,210 +7.8% | $57,790 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $3,907 +8.1% | $52,190 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $3,613 +2.9% | $47,180 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $3,512 +3% | $44,340 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,411 -2.9% | $42,760 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,514 | $41,790 +2.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $40,700 |
| 2017 | $3,357 +4.3% | $40,700 |
| 2016 | $3,218 | $40,700 |
| 2015 | $3,218 | $40,700 -2.1% |
| 2014 | $3,218 | $41,560 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $3,218 | $42,690 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,930 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,300 -6.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,310 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $48,460 -2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $49,560 +48.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $33,450 +10.8% |
| 2004 | $2,034 +5.4% | $30,180 +5.7% |
| 2003 | $1,929 +8.4% | $28,560 +0.8% |
| 2002 | $1,780 | $28,340 +11.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,350 +3.6% |
| 2000 | $1,645 | $24,480 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,531/mo
Principal & interest
$1180
Property taxes
$351
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Alton High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 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
- 946 Danforth St
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