For sale

$189,900

Est. $1,364/mo —

•

1,375

sq ft

408 Bluff St, Alton, IL 62002

About this home

CHRISTIAN HILL CHARM! This lovingly maintained two-story home beautifully blends historic character with timeless appeal and is ready for its next owners. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, the home welcomes you with a charming entry foyer, hardwood floors, formal living room and dining room filled with warmth and character. The kitchen showcases vintage Youngstown Kitchens by Mullins cabinetry, and all kitchen appliances stay with the home. The laundry room includes a toilet and sink and could easily be enclosed for a second bathroom. The Sellers are including all furniture with sale of the home, making this an easy move! Enjoy the changing seasons from the enclosed porch or second-story balcony, and take advantage of the thoughtfully landscaped outdoor spaces. The fenced yard features a lovely city garden, screened porch and a one-car detached garage. The exterior of both the home and garage has been freshly painted, adding to the home's inviting curb appeal. Tastefully decorated and exceptionally well cared for, this charming Christian Hill home is truly move-in ready and offers the perfect opportunity to own a piece of Alton's historic character.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$138Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Amy Hillery • Landmark Realty

Listing updated: Sep 10, 2026 at 03:31am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26057620

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$1,364 per month

Principal and interest$998

Property taxes

$272

HOA dues

Home insurance

$93

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

West Elementary School

Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Alton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

Alton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

3/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Christian

Hill

Christian Hill, located between Downtown Alton and the Mississippi River bluffs, is a historic and hillside Alton neighborhood with brick-lined streets and panoramic overlooks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Christian Hill Historic District streetscape, where steep blocks, pocket gardens, and porch-lit facades set a quiet, walk-and-look pace. Architecture leans Victorian and early-20th-century, with painted woodwork, stone retaining walls, and stair-step lots shaped by the terrain. Views open toward the river corridor, while short blocks connect to Alton’s café-and-gallery rhythm. The feel is residential and heritage-forward, with scenery doing much of the talking.

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Offer insights

408 Bluff St · $189,900

Strong offer

$198K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $198K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Ceiling fans
High ceilings
Screens and window coverings

Bedrooms
Two bedrooms located on the upper level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
Basement includes a full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing electric range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry area located in the basement

Flooring
Wood and vinyl flooring
Window treatments included

Heating & cooling
Forced air
Hot water and radiant heating
Natural gas
Zoned heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 408 Bluff St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26057620

Sep 10, 2026

Listed

$189,900

$138/sq ft

Sep 8, 2026

Coming Soon

$189,900

$138/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 11, 2018

Sold

$82,000

$60/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #17078876

Apr 6, 2018

Sold

Mar 16, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 2, 2018

Price Changed

$89,500

$65/sq ft

Jan 2, 2018

Price Changed

$96,500

$70/sq ft

Nov 6, 2017

Price Changed

$98,500

$72/sq ft

Oct 2, 2017

Listed

$112,500

$82/sq ft

+13

CHRISTIAN HILL HOME. EXCELLENT PRICE ON THIS 2 STORY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME. VERY CHARMING HOME HAS BEEN LOVINGLY MAINTAINED AND IS READY FOR NEW OWNERS. FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, FORMAL LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, ENTRY FOYER, ENCLOSED PORCH, AND SECOND STORY BALCONY. VERY NICE CITY GARDEN, FENCED YARD, AND 1 CAR DETACHED GARAGE. ALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES STAY WITH HOME. HAS ZONED HEATING AND COOLING. THIS LOVELY HOME IS VERY TASTEFULLY DECORATED AND IS MOVE IN CONDITION. HMS HOME WARRANTY PROVIDED.

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #17015205

Oct 1, 2017

Delisted

—

Aug 25, 2017

Price Changed

$114,900

$84/sq ft

Jun 10, 2017

Price Changed

$119,900

$87/sq ft

Apr 12, 2017

Price Changed

$132,000

$96/sq ft

Mar 3, 2017

Listed

$136,900

$100/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 2, 2007

Sold

$125,000

$91/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 26, 2001

Sold

$79,000

$57/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 28, 1989

Sold

$42,000

$31/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,268 (+10.6%)

$3,340 + $43,480

$46,820

2024

$2,955 (+8.3%)

$3,340 + $43,480

$46,820

2023

$2,728 (+8.8%)

$3,020 + $39,330

$42,350

2022

$2,507 (+3.3%)

$2,470 + $32,110

$34,580

2021

$2,428 (+0.4%)

$2,470 + $32,110

$34,580

2019

$2,419 (+3.4%)

$2,320 + $30,180

$32,500

2018

$2,338 (−6.4%)

$2,190 + $28,440

$30,630

2017

$2,498 (+2.0%)

$2,130 + $29,690

$31,820

2016

$2,448 (−2.4%)

$2,130 + $29,690

$31,820

2015

$2,509 (+7.2%)

$2,130 + $29,690

$31,820

2013

$2,340

$2,190 + $30,490

$32,680

Public record

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1960

Finished Sq. Ft.

588

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

588

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

231071113302033

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

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Historical weather

Alton, IL • 62002

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

84/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.3 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 408 Bluff St

$189,939

$39 over list price of $190K

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Rental earnings

Est. $834 per month, based on comparable rentals

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