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$95,000

205 E 12th St Alton, IL 62002

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,862 sqft
0.2 acres
$51 / sqft
House

Property details

About 205 E 12th St

Amazing home nestled in Historic Midtown Alton! The front porch welcomes you into this beauty! Hardwood floors throughout. Large foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1/2 bath and main floor laundry on the 1st floor. Fireplace in the living room. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Period woodwork and historical charm. Full basement, back deck, and partially fenced yard. Close to Haskell Park, Duke's Bakery, and downtown businesses. Roof - 2020. A/C - 2015. Furnace - Repair 2021. Water Heater - 2000. Sewer Repair to Street - 2022. 200 amp. Seller is selling in As-Is condition and will be making no repairs. Buyer responsible to perform any repairs required for occupancy and to obtain the occupancy permit. Buyer to verify all MLS info.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,862 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1653 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOff Street
MLS #25044784
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Historic Millwork, Laminate Counters, Separate Dining
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Exterior: Porch/Covered, Porch Front, Porch
  • Architectural Style: Historic, Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $95,000
  • Price/SqFt: $51
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,135
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Henry St. to 12th St. or Alby St. to 12th St.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 1,862 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1653 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25044784
  • MLS Name: MARIS2
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Marquee
  • Office Phone: (618) 307-5616

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 11, 2000
Home Sold
$88,000
Feb 23, 1998
Home Sold
$28,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$45,070$3,135
2022$40,740$3,047
2021$38,290$2,958
2020$36,920$2,869
2019$36,080$2,859
2018$35,140$2,859
2017$35,140$2,819

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

West Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1513 State St

4

East Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.6 mi

1035 Washington Ave

2

North Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.5 mi

5600 Godfrey Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,528. The most common annual income of people living in Alton, IL is less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • QdobaQdoba
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 205 E 12th St

The listing price of 205 E 12th St property is $95,000.

The property 205 E 12th St is a house located in Alton, Illinois, 62002.

Active Listing: 205 E 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 205 E 12th St are: West Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Alton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Alton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lewis-Clark Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Alton-Wood River High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Civic Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,135 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 11, 2000 for $88,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 205 E 12th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 205 E 12th St is 1,862 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 205 E 12th St is 1900.

This home is located at 205 E 12th St in Alton, IL and zip code 62002. This 1,862 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $95,000.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Alton, IL there were more than 8 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 4 were sold right at the asked price. Between May and June 2025, Alton, IL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 6.5%. Listings spent 45 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $140,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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