Investors!! NEW ROOF MARCH 2025! This lovely depression era home looking for someone to restore it to it's original beauty and charm. The property is one of just a handful of homes on Forest Ave, a quiet, dead end cul-de-sac, off Blair Ave, in the heart of Middletown. When the current owner bought the property in 1993, the first room to the right as you enter was the main floor bedroom, and a large primary bedroom and 2nd bath had been added upstairs in the former attic space. There is a large living room with a big bay window, a formal dining room and a nice size kitchen. There's also a single car detached garage and concrete driveway for off street parking. PROPERTY BEING SOLD "AS IS", no warranties, no repairs. ALL SHOWINGS must be requested through Showing Time. AGENTS: Please see Agent Remarks for more information
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Listing Provided by:
Donna Bemis 618-910-7700,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
$30,000
617 Forest Ave, Alton, IL 62002
2beds
973sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
4,521.53 Square Feet Lot
$30,100 Zestimate®
$31/sqft
$1,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$30,100
$28,000 - $32,000
$1,065/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 07:28am
Listing Provided by:
Donna Bemis 618-910-7700,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Bought with:
Stacey Ritter, 475193997
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25072494
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 973
- Total interior livable area: 973 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 973
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,521 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 90
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Some Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 232071209101025
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Alton
- Subdivision: Forest Home Place
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $30,000$31/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25072494 | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Pending sale | $30,000$31/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25072494 | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $30,000-25.3%$31/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25072494 | ||
| 10/14/1993 | Sold | $40,180$41/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,845 +9.5% | $28,690 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,684 +10.1% | $25,910 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,529 +4.2% | $23,430 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 3/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Alton High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2.4 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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