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4947 Fosterburg Rd, Alton, IL 62002
About this home
Built in 1865 by Riverboat Captain Richard Ashlock, this unique brick home offers many modern amenities. The Ashlock house has three bedrooms, with 3 baths in the main house. At the rear of the property, next to the in ground salt water pool, is a finished 1600 sq. ft. office/warehouse building with bath. The home has recently been remodeled with expansive granite countertops in the kitchen. There is newer flooring throughout most of the home, including hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet. The main floor family room overlooks the pool and hot tub and features a stone and cedar arched gas fireplace, wood floors, and expansive windows. The home features a formal living room, formal dining room, a large eat in kitchen, and a full bath and laundry room on the main level. The Walnut staircase leads to the second floor where you�ll find the Master Suite overlooking the pool. There is also two additional bedrooms on the upper level. Visit www.1865house.com for more info.
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Sale history for 4947 Fosterburg Rd
$83/sq ft
$61/sq ft
Tax history for 4947 Fosterburg Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Total: 10
- Parking Features: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 10
- Has Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Main: 0
- Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
- Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
- Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 3
- Main Level Bathrooms Full: 1
- Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Length: 7
- Room Width: 6
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 14
- Room Width: 14
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 23
- Room Width: 14
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Length: 14
- Room Width: 14
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 27
- Room Width: 18
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Description: Foyer
- Room Length: 15
- Room Width: 7
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Length: 19
- Room Width: 14
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Length: 14
- Room Width: 14
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 14
- Room Width: 14
- Room Level: Main
- Room 10 Information
- Room Description: Foyer
- Room Length: 11
- Room Width: 9
- Room Level: Upper
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Full
- Other Rooms Information
- Room Count: 10
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Electric, Propane
- Cooling Information: Central Air
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Other, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Pool Information
- Pool YN: 1
- Has Private Pool
- Pool Features: Private, In Ground
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3,013
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 197.38 X 220.69
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,757
- Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Private 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: 140 to Fosterburg Rd. Property is just north of Fosterburg.
- Address Line: 4947 FOSTERBURG Rd, Alton IL 62002
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,221
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Renovated: 1950
- County: Madison County
- APN: 201021400000007001
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 3013
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 3013.00
- Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 3013.00
- Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 0.00
- Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public K-1 • Assigned • 5.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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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