A rare opportunity to reimagine one of Alton’s truly distinctive spaces. Located in the heart of historic Middletown, this impressive brick and stone former church at 720 Henry Street offers extraordinary character, remarkable scale, and possibilities limited only by your vision. Step inside and immediately understand what makes this property special. Soaring ceilings reaching approximately 40 feet in portions of the building, incredible stained-glass windows, beautiful architectural details and original millwork create a setting that simply cannot be replicated. The expansive main level offers approximately 10,000 square feet and includes the former sanctuary, generous gathering and banquet spaces, kitchen area, offices, multiple restrooms and additional flexible rooms. Additional square footage in the basement, complete with walk-up access, provides even more room to create, expand and transform. Adding to the property's appeal are three new high-efficiency gas furnaces with central air conditioning, along with portions of the roof that have been replaced with architectural shingles—valuable improvements that complement the building's historic character. Continue its legacy as a place of worship, envision an unforgettable event venue, explore a residential or multi-unit conversion, create an extraordinary live/work environment, or bring an entirely new concept to life. With approximately half an acre, plenty of off-street parking and an incredible amount of usable space, this property presents an opportunity rarely found in the Alton market. Situated among the historic architecture of Middletown and convenient to Downtown Alton, local dining and entertainment, the riverfront and the Clark Bridge, this building combines character, space and accessibility in a location rich with history. Buildings like this do not come along often. Whether preserving what has made this property special for generations or writing an entirely new chapter within its walls, 720 Henry Street is ready for someone with the vision to see what it can become. This auction has a 6% Buyer's Premium. Terms & Conditions Apply. Call or go online for more information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
Listed by Robert Doody• Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
Middletown, located between Downtown Alton and the Mississippi River bluffs, is a historic and residential Alton neighborhood with brick storefront blocks and tree-lined side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 3rd Street corridor near State Street, where corner taverns, local diners, and small service shops set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Landmarks such as the Alton Museum of History & Art, the Jacoby Arts Center, and the historic Argosy Casino Alton act as cultural anchors nearby. Housing stock leans toward older frame homes and compact lots, with walkable blocks that connect to riverfront routes. The landscape shifts gently toward the bluff line, giving streets a layered, river-town feel. Public parks and the downtown grid keep daily errands and evening plans on foot-friendly streets.
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Market insights
720 Henry St · $1
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1
Median sale price in this area is $229,525. (22952400% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Dining
Interior features
Full, unfinished basement
18 rooms
Bathrooms
7 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Corner lot
City street frontage
Home design
Single-story home
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Single-phase electric service
Electricity connected
Electricity and solar
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