$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
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
CoolingGas
Size887 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0585 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingAttached Garage
MLS #25020880
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • 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. Most Alton, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents 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

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.

Alton, IL housing market in March 2025 saw over 8 listings sold above listed price, more than 11 sold at listed price and over 13 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Alton, IL between February and March 2025 increased by 29%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 62 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $129,133.

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

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