Location and Convenience describes this spacious home right in the heart of shopping, restaurants and banks. The home features 2 bedrooms plus a spacious attic bonus room, a large living room with a gas fireplace and wood floors, eat-in kitchen (appliances to stay), Four Season Room, and a full basement that has been waterproofed with a transferable warranty. There is a 1 car attached garage, patio and a fenced yard. This home has had the major components updated with a new furnace, a/c, water heater, new garage door, updated electric, newer roof and windows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
$83Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tricia Sisk• Paul R. Lauschke & Associates
Location and Convenience describes this spacious home right in the heart of shopping, restaurants and banks. The home features 2 bedrooms plus a spacious attic bonus room, a large living room with a gas fireplace and wood floors, eat-in kitchen (appliances to stay), Four Season Room, and a full basement that has been waterproofed with a transferable warranty. There is a 1 car attached garage, patio and a fenced yard. This home has had the major components updated with a new furnace, a/c, water heater, new garage door, updated electric, newer roof and windows.
Public Records
Aug 31, 2009
Sold
$82,500
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,819 (+10.8%)
$5,350 + $35,870
$41,220
2024
$2,544 (+8.6%)
$5,350 + $35,870
$41,220
2023
$2,341 (+9.2%)
$4,840 + $32,450
$37,290
2022
$2,145 (+3.6%)
$3,950 + $26,500
$30,450
2021
$2,071 (+0.6%)
$3,950 + $26,500
$30,450
2019
$2,058 (+37.4%)
$3,710 + $24,900
$28,610
2018
$1,497 (+8.8%)
$3,500 + $23,460
$26,960
2017
$1,377 (+2.0%)
$3,410 + $21,820
$25,230
2016
$1,349 (−2.4%)
$3,410 + $21,820
$25,230
2015
$1,383 (+5.7%)
$3,410 + $21,820
$25,230
2013
$1,308
$3,500 + $22,410
$25,910
Tax history for 237 W Elm St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,819 (+10.8%)
$5,350 + $35,870
$41,220
2024
$2,544 (+8.6%)
$5,350 + $35,870
$41,220
2023
$2,341 (+9.2%)
$4,840 + $32,450
$37,290
2022
$2,145 (+3.6%)
$3,950 + $26,500
$30,450
2021
$2,071 (+0.6%)
$3,950 + $26,500
$30,450
2019
$2,058 (+37.4%)
$3,710 + $24,900
$28,610
2018
$1,497 (+8.8%)
$3,500 + $23,460
$26,960
2017
$1,377 (+2.0%)
$3,410 + $21,820
$25,230
2016
$1,349 (−2.4%)
$3,410 + $21,820
$25,230
2015
$1,383 (+5.7%)
$3,410 + $21,820
$25,230
2013
$1,308
$3,500 + $22,410
$25,910
*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
82 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
10,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
232070206102012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# 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: 15x22
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 22
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 10x11
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 10x15
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 15
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x15
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 15
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 10x14
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 14
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 6x11
Room Length: 6
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 7 Information
Room Dimensions: 11x13
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Dimensions: 10x38
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 38
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Dimensions: 7x12
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Third or Upper
Basement Information
Basement Features: Full, Unfinished
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Some Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,848
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Features: Fencing, Level Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 82 x 125
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,349
Tax Year: 2016
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
Location Information
Directions: State St to West Elm St
Cross Street: State St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 232070206102012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1848
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
North Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Alton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Alton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$147,000 – $177,000
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