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Last listed at $185,000, closed on jun 2014

$296,276

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,964/mo

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2,725

sq ft

453 Bluff St, Alton, IL 62002

About this home

GORGEOUS RIVER VIEWS FROM THE YARD, DECK AND INTERIOR OF THIS STATELY CHRISTIAN HILL BRICK HOME. This one of a kind home was designed in the early 1900's by Lucas Pfeiffenberger, who designed dozens of mansions and public buildings in Alton. According to the owners this home was built for riverboat captain and brick similar to the Beall Mansion was brought from New Orleans. This home has wonderful natural woodwork throughout, large rooms with high ceilings, original millwork, and transom windows above many of the doors. As you enter, there is a lovely staircase and an office or sitting room with a working pocket door. The dining room has a fireplace and opens to the delightfully updated kitchen with views of the River. The kitchen has newer cabinets, an island, and granite countertops. The kitchen opens to a spacious eating area that looks out over the bluffs. The third floor could easily be finished for additional living area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1908Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$109Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Allison Hansen • RE/MAX Alliance

Bought with Jenni Studebaker • Current Realty Inc.

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4214086

Redfin Estimate

$296,276

$111K over list price of $185K

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This home's estimate is 94.2% higher than the average sale price ($153K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$200,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,841 sq ft
437 E 4th St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$199,900
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,868 sq ft
205 E 12th St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$149,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,674 sq ft
616 E 8th St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$94,900
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,608 sq ft
902 Royal St, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$20,800
E
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
412 Jefferson Ave, Alton, IL 62002
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$250,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,856 sq ft
1402 Liberty St, 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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Sale history for 453 Bluff St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,364 (+9.7%)

$4,020 + $81,480

$85,500

2024

$5,799 (+7.4%)

$4,020 + $81,480

$85,500

2023

$5,401 (+7.7%)

$3,640 + $73,700

$77,340

2022

$5,013 (+2.6%)

$2,970 + $60,170

$63,140

2021

$4,886 (−0.3%)

$2,970 + $60,170

$63,140

2019

$4,902 (+3.1%)

$2,790 + $56,550

$59,340

2018

$4,755 (+5.7%)

$2,630 + $53,290

$55,920

2017

$4,500 (+2.0%)

$2,560 + $49,950

$52,510

2016

$4,410 (−2.4%)

$2,560 + $49,950

$52,510

2015

$4,520 (+25.6%)

$2,560 + $49,950

$52,510

2013

$3,599

$2,710 + $44,320

$47,030

Tax history for 453 Bluff St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,364 (+9.7%)

$4,020 + $81,480

$85,500

2024

$5,799 (+7.4%)

$4,020 + $81,480

$85,500

2023

$5,401 (+7.7%)

$3,640 + $73,700

$77,340

2022

$5,013 (+2.6%)

$2,970 + $60,170

$63,140

2021

$4,886 (−0.3%)

$2,970 + $60,170

$63,140

2019

$4,902 (+3.1%)

$2,790 + $56,550

$59,340

2018

$4,755 (+5.7%)

$2,630 + $53,290

$55,920

2017

$4,500 (+2.0%)

$2,560 + $49,950

$52,510

2016

$4,410 (−2.4%)

$2,560 + $49,950

$52,510

2015

$4,520 (+25.6%)

$2,560 + $49,950

$52,510

2013

$3,599

$2,710 + $44,320

$47,030

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

1,110

Year built

1907

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

231071117301004002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Aug 18, 2026 • Final

Res electrical

Install or upgrade electrical service to a 320 amp capacity.

Electrical

Electric meter

Jul 27, 2024 • Final

Res roof

Tear off the existing roofing material and install a new roof.

Roofing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Parking Features: No Driveway, None

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 0
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 4
Upper Level Bedrooms: 4
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
Room Length: 5
Room Width: 4
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 19
Room Width: 18
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 6
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 5
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Length: 30
Room Width: 22
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
Room Length: 5
Room Width: 5
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Description: Laundry 2nd Floor
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Walk-Out Access

Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 13

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Other, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Cooktop, Range

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Pool Information
Pool YN: 0

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,500
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 225
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 100

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,557
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Unit Count: 0

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 Left on Bluff, towards the River on the Left.
Cross Street: STATE
Address Line: 453 BLUFF St, Alton IL 62002

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,110
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Madison County
APN: 231071117301004002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2725
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 2725.00
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 2500.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 225.00

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

West Elementary School

Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Alton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

Alton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

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

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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Historical weather

Alton, IL • 62002

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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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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4.1 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$282,000 – $341,000

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Home values near 453 Bluff St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
449 Bluff St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$215,189
451 Bluff St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 825 Sq. Ft.	$221,935
440 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 744 Sq. Ft.	$123,554
450 Bluff St, Alton, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 928 Sq. Ft.	$192,333
456 Bluff St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$216,435
441 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1743 Sq. Ft.	$228,195
445 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1894 Sq. Ft.	$216,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
446 Bluff St, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$179,321
448 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1098 Sq. Ft.	$190,541
444 Bluff St, Alton, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 956 Sq. Ft.	$152,974
463 Bluff St, Alton, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3457 Sq. Ft.	$592,071
435 Bluff St, Alton, IL 6 Beds \| - Baths \| 1554 Sq. Ft.	$131,510
457 Bluff St, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2608 Sq. Ft.	$282,667
433 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$166,259

Address	Redfin Estimate
452 Bluff St, Alton, IL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$231,167
438 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$253,444
442 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2613 Sq. Ft.	$232,055
436 Bluff St, Alton, IL 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1358 Sq. Ft.	$137,699
437 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 1074 Sq. Ft.	$159,874
447 Bluff St, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 850 Sq. Ft.	$164,535
719 Riverview Dr, Alton, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1046 Sq. Ft.	$258,311

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