Enjoy peaceful living on a quiet dead-end street in North Alton! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living spaces, thoughtful updates, and a backyard that feels like your own private retreat. Newer flooring throughout gives the home a fresh, welcoming feel, while the kitchen features a new sink and stove. A new sliding glass door provides easy access to the beautifully shaded backyard, complete with privacy fencing, a covered deck, and mature trees—an ideal spot for morning coffee, summer gatherings, or simply relaxing outdoors. Additional updates include a new electric panel and two new sump pumps in the basement. Solar panels installed in 2023 add energy-efficient benefits and come with a transferable full warranty covering both the panels and the roof. The solar lease payment is $133/month. With its combination of outdoor charm, important updates, and solar features, this North Alton home offers an inviting opportunity for buyers looking for comfort, privacy, and added energy efficiency.
NEW PRICE!!! Well cared for home in a desired North Alton neighborhood. Offers new flooring and fresh neutral paint throughout. The rooms are spacious and there's hardwood flooring under the carpet. New ceiling fans/lighting, faucets and updated kitchen and bathroom. New in the past two years: furnace, hot water heater, roof, AC, whole house humidifier, sump pump, and toilet. Plumbing and electrical also updated. All located at the end of a quiet, dead end street. The seller is offering a 1 year home warranty. Before making an offer on any property, buyer should independently verify all MLS data, which is derived from various sources and not warranted as accurate.
Public Records
Aug 28, 2002
Sold
$80,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1993
Sold
$60,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,328 (+7.3%)
$6,760 + $34,070
$40,830
2024
$2,169 (+6.4%)
$6,760 + $34,070
$40,830
2023
$2,039 (+8.7%)
$6,320 + $31,850
$38,170
2022
$1,877 (+3.7%)
$5,330 + $26,890
$32,220
2021
$1,809 (+0.6%)
$5,330 + $26,890
$32,220
2019
$1,798 (+1.9%)
$5,010 + $25,290
$30,300
2018
$1,764 (+5.3%)
$4,770 + $24,090
$28,860
2017
$1,675 (+2.9%)
$4,570 + $23,060
$27,630
2016
$1,627 (+3.4%)
$4,570 + $23,060
$27,630
2015
$1,573 (+8.5%)
$4,430 + $22,330
$26,760
2013
$1,450
$4,430 + $22,330
$26,760
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
7,288 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,230
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,230
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
242070319404022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Alton, IL • 62002
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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56
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1218 Douglas St
$168,539
$1,361 under list price of $170K
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