$439,500

445 E 12th St Alton, IL 62002

$5,219
Closing credit¹
6 beds
2 full
4,128 sqft
0.7 acres
$106 / sqft
House

Property details

About 445 E 12th St

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a move-in ready historic home in lovely Middletown Alton. Enjoy all the grandeur of a historic home yet have modern upgrades such as: brand new roof and box gutters, granite counter tops in the kitchen equipped with new appliances, pantry and a wet bar. This magnificent home has a beautiful entry foyer, 11' ceilings, amazing millwork throughout, 6 bedrooms, office, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 1 operable gas fireplace and 6 original but nonfunctional fireplaces, pocket doors, hardwood floors and main floor laundry & a 3rd floor playroom. There is also a uniquely large 3-car attached garage with rear entry. 3/4 acre lot has a privacy fenced backyard & beautiful flowering trees, patio, large fountain and many more visual enjoyments. The A/C in the kitchen and 2 upper bedrooms in back of house are separately controlled from the upper level C/A system. Enjoy walking to parks and other great Alton attractions.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Steam
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Other
Size4,128 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.7163 Acres
Year built1854
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #25023737
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceDecorative, Bedroom, Library, Dining Room

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Separate Dining, Historic Millwork, Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer
  • Fireplace: Decorative, Bedroom, Library, Dining Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage
  • Exterior: Screened Porch, Patio
  • Architectural Style: Historic, Other
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Steam
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Other
  • List Price: $439,500
  • Price/SqFt: $106
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,649
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Directions: Henry to 12th
  • Year Built: 1854
  • Living Area: 4,128 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.7163 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25023737
  • MLS Name: MARIS2
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Alliance
  • Office Phone: (618) 466-7100

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445 E 12th St, Alton, IL 62002 - view of front of home with fence, a chimney, and stucco siding

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 22, 2022
Home Sold
$370,000
Oct 08, 2021
Home Sold
$259,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$90,440$7,649
2022$81,760$7,173
2021$76,830$7,038
2020$74,090$6,318
2019$72,400$5,644
2018$70,520$5,644
2017$70,520$5,758

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

3.5 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. Typical income of Alton, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. 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
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Frequently asked questions

About 445 E 12th St

The listing price of 445 E 12th St property is $439,500.

The property 445 E 12th St is a house located in Alton, Illinois, 62002.

Active Listing: 445 E 12th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 445 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 $7,649 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 22, 2022 for $370,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 445 E 12th St has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 445 E 12th St is 4,128 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 445 E 12th St is 1854.

This home is located at 445 E 12th St in Alton, IL and zip code 62002. This 4,128 square foot home, which was built in 1854, sits on a 0.72 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $439,500.

While more than 27 listings in Alton, IL in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 10 listings sold at asking price, and more than 12 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Alton, IL between April and May 2025 increased by 6.8%. Listings spent 48 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $140,708 during the same period.

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

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