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Last listed at $189,900, CLOSED ON Jan 2025

$204,926

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,286/mo

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2,741

sq ft

1217 State St, Alton, IL 62002

About this home

NEW PRICE! Famed Architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger 1880's Historic Danforth Purchase Homestead. "Magician-Grant/Wuellner Home". Experience light filled spaces with 11+ ft. ceilings, period trim and 2 working fireplaces. Curio cabinet w/leaded glass. Custom windows & new exterior finish. Expanded porch is partially renovated with side staircase leading to gardens. All bedrooms boast large closets. The property is 2 lots, with vintage crown molding, archways, & wood floors. The light filled attic with Turret is amazing! Partially finished walk up & out basement has 1/2-bath, shower, workshop, full laundry & brick floor "pub" room. Owner providing materials on site to finish bath & renovations. Room to build 2 + car garage plus full circle drive gives ample parking. SEE Addendum for inclusive updates & materials. Plumbing & many electrical updates. 2nd floor laundry! Newer HVAC & ductwork. Occupancy inspection completed. Buyer to obtain permits & complete finish. AS-IS. Survey Provided

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$75Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Linda Rayho • RE/MAX Alliance

Bought with Mark Massey • BHHS Select Properties

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24000959

Redfin Estimate

$204,926

$15K over list price of $190K

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This home's estimate is 13.6% lower than the average sale price ($237K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$199,900
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,868 sq ft
205 E 12th St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$20,000
B
5 beds1.5 baths2,186 sq ft
2387 Alby St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$69,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,016 sq ft
1252 State St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$330,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,797 sq ft
509 Summit St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$419,000
E
5 beds2 baths3,395 sq ft
549 E 12th St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$385,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,016 sq ft
1029 Langdon St, Alton, IL 62002

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Market trends in 62002, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$130K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

114

4 MoM

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Sale history for 1217 State St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 17, 2025

Sold

$189,000

$69/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24000959

Jan 16, 2025

Pending

—

Jan 16, 2025

Sold

Sep 19, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 9, 2024

Price Changed

$189,900

$69/sq ft

Jul 20, 2024

Price Changed

$204,900

$75/sq ft

Jul 16, 2024

Price Changed

$199,900

$73/sq ft

Jul 7, 2024

Relisted

—

Jul 7, 2024

Price Changed

$204,900

$75/sq ft

Jun 18, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 3, 2024

Price Changed

$209,000

$76/sq ft

Apr 29, 2024

Price Changed

$214,777

$78/sq ft

Apr 9, 2024

Price Changed

$237,000

$86/sq ft

Feb 7, 2024

Listed

$239,700

$87/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 27, 2012

Sold

$120,000

$44/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4109203

Nov 21, 2012

Sold

One of a kind Historic BEAUTY, located just minutes from the Bridge. Step into the foyer and go back in time with 12 ft. cielings, 2 fireplaces - one in the formal dining room, and another fireplace in the living room with built-in bookshelvs and curio cabinet(with leaded glass). There is a GREAT screened in porch off the kitchen for your enjoyment. All 5 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor and each one is plentiful of space! The property is Situated on 2 lots, this 5BR home has NEW carpet/paint, refinished harwood floors, and updated electric. Off street parking!!! The basement has a 1/2 bath, workshop room and a HUGE room for a 2nd living area!Occupancy Inspection performed, all corrections have been made, so let's get ready to MOVE IN TODAY!!! There is another parcel that is included behind the property, 23-2-07-11-13-303-041, taxes $50 for 2011.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,212 (+10.2%)

$8,300 + $50,320

$58,620

2024

$3,823 (+7.9%)

$8,300 + $50,320

$58,620

2023

$3,543 (+8.3%)

$7,510 + $45,520

$53,030

2022

$3,272 (+3.0%)

$6,130 + $37,160

$43,290

2021

$3,177 (+0.1%)

$6,130 + $37,160

$43,290

2019

$3,174 (+10.3%)

$5,760 + $34,920

$40,680

2018

$2,877 (−2.8%)

$5,420 + $32,900

$38,320

2017

$2,961 (+9.2%)

$5,280 + $31,320

$36,600

2016

$2,712 (−8.8%)

$5,280 + $31,320

$36,600

2015

$2,974 (+7.4%)

$5,280 + $31,320

$36,600

2013

$2,770

$5,420 + $32,160

$37,580

Tax history for 1217 State St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,212 (+10.2%)

$8,300 + $50,320

$58,620

2024

$3,823 (+7.9%)

$8,300 + $50,320

$58,620

2023

$3,543 (+8.3%)

$7,510 + $45,520

$53,030

2022

$3,272 (+3.0%)

$6,130 + $37,160

$43,290

2021

$3,177 (+0.1%)

$6,130 + $37,160

$43,290

2019

$3,174 (+10.3%)

$5,760 + $34,920

$40,680

2018

$2,877 (−2.8%)

$5,420 + $32,900

$38,320

2017

$2,961 (+9.2%)

$5,280 + $31,320

$36,600

2016

$2,712 (−8.8%)

$5,280 + $31,320

$36,600

2015

$2,974 (+7.4%)

$5,280 + $31,320

$36,600

2013

$2,770

$5,420 + $32,160

$37,580

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

120 ft.

Lot depth

120 ft.

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

1,414

Year built

1891

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

232071113303015

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circle Drive, Off Street, Other, Tandem
Carport Spaces: 0

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 0

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Main and Upper Bathrooms: 2
Main Level # of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x14
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 14
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 10x16
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 16
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 14x16
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 16
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Storage
Room Dimensions: 7x4
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 4
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 18x12
Room Length: 18
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 14x15
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 15
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 12x15
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 15
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x10
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Dimensions: 12x9
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 9
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Dimensions: 6x6
Room Length: 6
Room Width: 6
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Hearth Room
Room Dimensions: 14x15
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 15
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 10x10
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Bathroom in LL, Full, Partially Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Stone/Rock, Walk-Up Access

Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 10

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Full Masonry, Gas, Woodburning Fireplce

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Carpets, High Ceilings, Some Wood Floors
Window Features: Bay/Bow Window, Some Insulated Wndws, Some Storm Doors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Other Structures: Other
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,741
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees/Woods, Level Lot, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Lot Size Acres: 0.3306
Lot Size Dimensions: 120x120
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,272
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: Workshop Area
Association Fee Frequency: None

School Information
Elementary School: ALTON DIST 11
Middle Or Junior High School: ALTON DIST 11
High School: Alton
High School District: Alton DIST 11

Location Information
Directions: From downtown Alton Historic State ST. past Bluff St. on the right. Full driveway circles property. Parking in back. Leased security system. Cameras do not stay. See Survey for Lot lines.
Cross Street: Bluff

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,414
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Madison County
APN: 232071113303015

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Expected Active Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Home Information
Levels: Two and a Half

Around this home

Schools

West Elementary School

Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Alton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

4/10

Alton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 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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Alton, IL • 62002

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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$195,000 – $236,000

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Home values near 1217 State St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1229 State St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1984 Sq. Ft.	$153,483
1230 State St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1702 Sq. Ft.	$113,883

Address	Redfin Estimate
1223 State St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1615 Sq. Ft.	$85,405
1232 State St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$103,172

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 State St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1444 Sq. Ft.	$110,639
1226 State St, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$110,950

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