Built in 1858, the historic character of this charming home has been maintained through renovations & additions w/ original wood floors, 14-in exposed brick walls, tin-look ceilings, & crown moldings. Hilltop cul-de-sac setting surrounded by trees provides private, park-like atmosphere. Updated kitchen w/ quartz countertops, center island w/ gas cooktop, newer stainless appliances, under mount stainless sink, slide-out shelves, & whisper close drawers. Master bedroom reading nook overlooks wooded fenced backyard. Formal dining room & large living room w/ lots of windows & woodburning fireplace. Partially finished full basement has Drylok-waterproofed stone walls, making it a cool summer retreat. Flat roof section w/ potential for balcony or screened porch. All interior freshly painted. New carpet, many newer windows, & newer roof. New asphalt driveway & fresh landscaping. 2-car attached garage w/ carriage house doors. Home warranty (supreme package) offered. Agent owned. Move right in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1858Year Built
6,064 sq ftLot Size
$88Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Yanta• Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Built in 1858, the historic character of this 2 bed/2 bath home was maintained through renovations with original wood floors, 14-in thick exposed brick walls, tin-look ceilings and crown moldings. Main floor room addition has no closet but has been used as a 3rd bedroom or office. Hilltop setting on acul-de-sac surrounded by trees in a private park-like setting. Secluded refuge one hill from Alton Mem hospital, SIU dental school & minutes from 255, 367 and 270. Living space features an updated kitchen with quartz counter tops, center island, under mount stainless sink, stainless appliances, slide-out shelves, and whisper close drawers. A reading nook sits off the master bedroom overlooking the wooded backyard. Main level bedroom is currently used as an office. Formal dining room off kitchen, large living room with lots of windows and a WB fireplace. The stone walls of the full basement make it a cool summer retreat. The 2-car attached garage features carriage house doors.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11288995
Jul 23, 2017
Listing Removed
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MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #17005275
Apr 4, 2017
Price Changed
$127,900
$58/sq ft
Jan 26, 2017
Listed
$132,900
$60/sq ft
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #16039793
Sep 29, 2016
Price Changed
$132,900
$60/sq ft
Jul 25, 2016
Price Changed
$134,900
$61/sq ft
Jun 28, 2016
Price Changed
$139,900
$64/sq ft
Jun 8, 2016
Listed
$142,900
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 5, 2006
Sold
$110,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,027 (+8.9%)
$6,290 + $31,520
$37,810
2024
$2,780 (+6.4%)
$6,290 + $31,520
$37,810
2023
$2,613 (+6.6%)
$5,690 + $28,510
$34,200
2022
$2,450 (+32.1%)
$4,650 + $23,280
$27,930
2021
$1,855 (−38.4%)
$4,650 + $23,280
$27,930
2019
$3,014 (+3.3%)
$4,370 + $21,880
$26,250
2018
$2,917 (+1.4%)
$4,110 + $32,580
$36,690
2017
$2,876 (+2.0%)
$4,000 + $31,730
$35,730
2016
$2,819 (−2.4%)
$4,000 + $31,730
$35,730
2015
$2,889 (+7.3%)
$4,000 + $31,730
$35,730
2013
$2,693
$4,110 + $32,590
$36,700
Tax history for 5 Signal Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,027 (+8.9%)
$6,290 + $31,520
$37,810
2024
$2,780 (+6.4%)
$6,290 + $31,520
$37,810
2023
$2,613 (+6.6%)
$5,690 + $28,510
$34,200
2022
$2,450 (+32.1%)
$4,650 + $23,280
$27,930
2021
$1,855 (−38.4%)
$4,650 + $23,280
$27,930
2019
$3,014 (+3.3%)
$4,370 + $21,880
$26,250
2018
$2,917 (+1.4%)
$4,110 + $32,580
$36,690
2017
$2,876 (+2.0%)
$4,000 + $31,730
$35,730
2016
$2,819 (−2.4%)
$4,000 + $31,730
$35,730
2015
$2,889 (+7.3%)
$4,000 + $31,730
$35,730
2013
$2,693
$4,110 + $32,590
$36,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
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Stories
1.5
Lot width
87 ft.
Lot depth
118 ft.
Lot size
6,062 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,264
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
232080713301056
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage