For Sale in Alton, IL – Classic Charm + Ready for your Personal Updates! 1548 Highland Ave | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,477 Sq Ft Step into vintage charm with this Tudor-style brick home in the heart of Alton! Featuring a new furnace, brand-new water heater and water connection to the street, this 2-bed, 1-bath gem is full of character and ready for your finishing touches. Vintage character with strong bones. Make sure to check out the bonus room off the dining room. Fully fenced backyard – perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. Detached garage (needs repair – priced accordingly!). Major utility upgrade: new water line to the street. Great curb appeal and quiet neighborhood feel. Walkable to Schools! 0.3 mi to Lovejoy Elementary. 0.9 mi to Alton Middle & East Elementary. 2.3 mi to Alton High School. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to create your dream home or an investor seeking your next project, this home offers big value and timeless style.
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Listing Provided by:
Gary Seid 314-494-6038,
Keller Williams Marquee
Bought with: 360 Prime Realty Group, LLC
$53,000
1548 Highland Ave, Alton, IL 62002
2beds
1,477sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
7,605.58 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$36/sqft
$1,058 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,058/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 08:25am
Listing Provided by:
Gary Seid 314-494-6038,
Keller Williams Marquee
Bought with:
Alex Theby, 475.208537
360 Prime Realty Group, LLC
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25017337
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: St. Louis Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,477
- Total interior livable area: 1,477 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,477
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 7,605 sqft
- Dimensions: 55 x 138
Details
- Parcel number: 232071210102044
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alton
- Subdivision: Highland Park Sub
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2025 | Sold | $53,000-3.6%$36/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25017337 | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Pending sale | $55,000$37/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25017337 | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $55,000$37/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25017337 | ||
| 6/14/2025 | Pending sale | $55,000$37/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25017337 | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Price change | $55,000-8.3%$37/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25017337 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,690 +6.4% | $33,090 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $2,527 +6.7% | $29,880 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $2,370 +33.4% | $27,010 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 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.
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