Have you ever wanted a home full of Alton history, this is your opportunity. The original owner and builder of this 2-story full brick home was prominent businessmen and contractor William M. Ash, Jr and was designed by one of the most famous architects in the region Lucus Pfeiffenberger and Son. The home features 4 large rooms with tall ceilings on the main floor and 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor. As you inter the grand foyer you will find the sitting room/library on your right and formal living room on your left, the dining room features a built-in China Cabinet that has a pass through from the kitchen.
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Listing Provided by:
Kevin J Botterbush 618-973-1643,
Botterbush & Associates
$175,000
1215 Union St, Alton, IL 62002
4beds
2,440sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.41 Acres Lot
$165,400 Zestimate®
$72/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full brick homeGrand foyer
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 11, 2025 at 04:34pm
Listing Provided by:
Kevin J Botterbush 618-973-1643,
Botterbush & Associates
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25068259
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17x14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 5x11
Bathroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11x15
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11x15
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 289
- Dimensions: 17x17
Library
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10x10
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12x14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Library, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,440
- Total interior livable area: 2,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 139 x 128.5 IRR
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 232071218303030
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Details
- Builder name: William M. Ash, Jr.
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Middletown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $72/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,536
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 54 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$165,400
$155,000 - $174,000
$1,153/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$72/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25068259 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,536 +8.6% | $37,200 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $2,335 +9.2% | $33,600 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $2,138 +3.5% | $30,370 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,198/mo
Principal & interest
$867
Property taxes
$270
Home insurance
$61
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 4 mi
- 3/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Alton High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2.9 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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