$55,000

2608 Walnut St Alton, IL 62002

$653
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
887 sqft
0.06 acres
$62 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2608 Walnut St

Great investment opportunity! Charming 2 bedroom 1 bath home features original wood floors, a spacious living room, dining room w/columns, and kitchen plus a full basement. With great bones and solid potential, it's perfect for investors. Previously rented for $900 a month, this property has served well as a rental. The seller is retiring from the rental business and liquidating portfolio, your gain! Some newer windows have already been replaced within the last year. Home is being SOLD-AS-IS! Ask about the bundle of other properties available.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingGas
Size887 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0585 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingAttached Garage
MLS #25020880
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Attached Garage
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Gas
  • List Price: $55,000
  • Price/SqFt: $62
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,641
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Fencing
  • Directions: College to Seminary to Walnut
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 887 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.0585 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25020880
  • MLS Name: MARIS
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 11, 1999
Home Sold
$19,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$19,400$1,641
2022$17,540$1,538
2021$16,480$1,509
2020$15,890$1,474
2019$15,530$1,484
2018$15,130$1,484
2017$14,580$1,410

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

East Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

1035 Washington Ave

4

West Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.5 mi

1513 State St

4

Eastwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.4 mi

1030 3rd St

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 $46,875. The majority of Alton, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2608 Walnut St

The listing price of 2608 Walnut St property is $55,000.

The property 2608 Walnut St is a house located in Alton, Illinois, 62002.

Active Listing: 2608 Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2608 Walnut St are: East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Eastwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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 $1,641 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 11, 1999 for $19,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2608 Walnut St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2608 Walnut St is 887 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2608 Walnut St is 1950.

This home is located at 2608 Walnut St in Alton, IL and zip code 62002. This 887 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $55,000.

In March 2025 more than 8 listings in Alton, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 11 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 13 were sold below. Between February and March 2025, Alton, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 29%. In March 2025 median list price was $129,133 and the average listing age was 62 days.

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

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