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Last listed at $114,900, closed on oct 2021

$153,749

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $685/mo

•

1,188

sq ft

228 Alben St, Alton, IL 62002

About this home

This well maintained brick home is ready for your family! The home features hardwood floors, new flooring in the kitchen and family room (that could also be used as a dining room), an updated bath on the main level, and a 3/4 bath on the lower level with a bonus room and storage/work area. The back yard is fully fenced and has a shed for storage. Covered carport parking is attached to the home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

7,362 sq ftLot Size

$129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Alisha Ryan • Tarrant And Harman Real Estate

Listed by Toni Crockett • Tarrant And Harman Real Estate

Bought with Amy Wood • RE/MAX Alliance

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #21061178

Redfin Estimate

$153,749

$39K over list price of $115K

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($146K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$132,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,188 sq ft
3407 Milton Dr, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD FEB 11, 2026
$184,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft
206 Longfellow Ave, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$149,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
236 Alben St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$165,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,160 sq ft
201 Longfellow Ave, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$104,900
E
3 beds1 bath1,306 sq ft
3616 Coronado Dr, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$139,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,311 sq ft
1405 S Rodgers Ave, Alton, IL 62002

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Market trends in 62002, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$138K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

0 days MoM

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103

2 MoM

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Sale history for 228 Alben St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11290207

Oct 29, 2021

Sold (MLS)

Aug 25, 2021

Listed

$114,900

$97/sq ft

+22

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #21061178

Nov 1, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 28, 2021

Contingent

—

Sep 2, 2021

Price Changed

$114,900

$97/sq ft

Aug 24, 2021

Listed

$120,000

$101/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 28, 2015

Sold

$83,500

$70/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4405813

Sep 23, 2015

Sold

Apr 27, 2015

Listed

$87,000

$73/sq ft

+11

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,944 (+10.8%)

$3,990 + $38,790

$42,780

2024

$2,658 (+8.6%)

$3,990 + $38,790

$42,780

2023

$2,449 (+9.0%)

$3,610 + $35,090

$38,700

2022

$2,246 (+3.5%)

$2,950 + $28,650

$31,600

2021

$2,170 (+0.6%)

$2,950 + $28,650

$31,600

2019

$2,158 (+3.5%)

$2,770 + $26,920

$29,690

2018

$2,085 (+1.4%)

$2,610 + $25,370

$27,980

2017

$2,056 (+2.0%)

$2,540 + $24,710

$27,250

2016

$2,015 (−2.4%)

$2,540 + $24,710

$27,250

2015

$2,065 (+324.0%)

$2,540 + $24,710

$27,250

2013

$487

$2,610 + $25,380

$27,990

Tax history for 228 Alben St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,944 (+10.8%)

$3,990 + $38,790

$42,780

2024

$2,658 (+8.6%)

$3,990 + $38,790

$42,780

2023

$2,449 (+9.0%)

$3,610 + $35,090

$38,700

2022

$2,246 (+3.5%)

$2,950 + $28,650

$31,600

2021

$2,170 (+0.6%)

$2,950 + $28,650

$31,600

2019

$2,158 (+3.5%)

$2,770 + $26,920

$29,690

2018

$2,085 (+1.4%)

$2,610 + $25,370

$27,980

2017

$2,056 (+2.0%)

$2,540 + $24,710

$27,250

2016

$2,015 (−2.4%)

$2,540 + $24,710

$27,250

2015

$2,065 (+324.0%)

$2,540 + $24,710

$27,250

2013

$487

$2,610 + $25,380

$27,990

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

70 ft.

Lot depth

105 ft.

Lot size

7,350 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,188

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

232081709102017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Covered, Off Street
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 17x11
Room Length: 17
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 7x6
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 6
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 8x11
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 10x8
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 8
Room Level: First or Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Dimensions: 22x14
Room Length: 22
Room Width: 14
Room Level: First or Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Storage
Room Dimensions: 22x20
Room Length: 22
Room Width: 20
Room Level: First or Lower

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Bathroom in LL, Full, Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area

Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 8

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: Some Wood Floors
Window Features: Pocket Door(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar, Fl Brick/Stn Veneer

Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,188
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records

Lot Information
Lot Features: Chain Link Fence
Lot Size Acres: 0.169
Lot Size Dimensions: 70 X 105
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,100
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 232081709102017

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

Other

Home Information
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

West Elementary School

Public 2-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi

3/10

Alton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

4/10

Alton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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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 106° 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

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Sun exposure

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

$147,000 – $177,000

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Home values near 228 Alben St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Alben Street, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$170,015
204 Alben Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$199,081
230 Alben Street, Alton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$125,941
212 Ladd Street, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1133 Sq. Ft.	$175,081
208 Ladd Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$148,602
207 Ladd Street, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$200,350
610 Porter Street, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 740 Sq. Ft.	$105,793

Address	Redfin Estimate
202 Alben Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$206,969
206 Alben Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	$138,585
232 Alben Street, Alton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$111,143
206 Ladd Street, Alton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1060 Sq. Ft.	$111,536
210 Ladd Street, Alton, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$137,613
217 Ladd Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1198 Sq. Ft.	$151,924
613 Stowell Avenue, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1029 Sq. Ft.	$137,332

Address	Redfin Estimate
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235 Alben Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$196,792
231 Alben Street, Alton, IL 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$158,693
223 Ladd Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$153,782
219 Ladd Street, Alton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$92,217
205 Ladd Street, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$153,045
608 Porter Street, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 925 Sq. Ft.	$82,842

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