$119,000

420 E 9th St Alton, IL 62002

$1,413
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,474 sqft
0.1 acres
$48 / sqft
House

Property details

About 420 E 9th St

This property is a prime investment opportunity located in the historic river town of Alton, IL coming with with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and everyday essentials. Great area for investors due to remarkable tenant stability—residents here tend to stay long term, creating consistent rental demand and reducing turnover costs. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seeking a reliable income-producing asset, this property sits in a market that values longevity and offers strong potential for sustained cash flow.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Other
StatusActive
CoolingGas, Central Air
Size2,474 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1377 Acres
Year built1840
MLS #25025412

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Cooling: Gas, Central Air
  • List Price: $119,000
  • Price/SqFt: $48
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,103
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Traveling northbound on Piassa St, turn right onto W 9th Street, continue on E 9th St until intersection of E 9th St and George St. 420 E 9th Street is the Home on the lefthand corner lot.
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Living Area: 2,474 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1377 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25025412
  • MLS Name: MARIS2
  • Office Name: USRealty.com, LLP
  • Office Phone: (866) 807-9087

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420 E 9th St, Alton, IL 62002 - view of front of property featuring a chimney and a porch

$119,000

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 30, 2020
Home Sold
$95,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$30,870$2,103
2022$27,910$1,922
2021$26,230$1,853
2020$25,290$2,346
2019$24,710$2,362
2018$24,070$2,362
2017$24,070$2,328

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

West Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1513 State St

4

East Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

1035 Washington Ave

2

North Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.7 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. Most Alton, IL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents 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 420 E 9th St

The listing price of 420 E 9th St property is $119,000.

The property 420 E 9th St is a house located in Alton, Illinois, 62002.

Active Listing: 420 E 9th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 420 E 9th 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 $2,103 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 30, 2020 for $95,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 420 E 9th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 420 E 9th St is 2,474 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 420 E 9th St is 1840.

This home is located at 420 E 9th St in Alton, IL and zip code 62002. This 2,474 square foot home, which was built in 1840, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $119,000.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Alton, IL there were more than 27 sold above asking price, over 12 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Alton, IL increased by 6.8% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $140,708 and the average listing age was 48 days.

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

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