Welcome home to this darling, beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located at 512 Easton St. in Alton, Illinois! Within walking distance of downtown Alton this home is full of charm and updated with modern touches and offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Featuring a refreshed interior, inviting living spaces, and two cozy bedrooms, this home is ready for its next owner to move right in and make it their own. The thoughtfully remodeled finishes give the home a fresh, updated feel while maintaining the warmth and charm that make a house feel like home. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a great investment opportunity, this little charmer is sure to impress! New furnace, new front and back porch, new basement steps, all new windows, new fixtures, completely remodeled bathroom and kitchen, new roof, all new plumbing, new electric box and wiring. Cute, updated, and full of possibilities — don't miss your chance to make this Alton gem yours!
Middletown, located between Downtown Alton and the Mississippi River bluffs, is a historic and residential Alton neighborhood with brick storefront blocks and tree-lined side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 3rd Street corridor near State Street, where corner taverns, local diners, and small service shops set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Landmarks such as the Alton Museum of History & Art, the Jacoby Arts Center, and the historic Argosy Casino Alton act as cultural anchors nearby. Housing stock leans toward older frame homes and compact lots, with walkable blocks that connect to riverfront routes. The landscape shifts gently toward the bluff line, giving streets a layered, river-town feel. Public parks and the downtown grid keep daily errands and evening plans on foot-friendly streets.
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Market insights
512 Easton St · $139,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$139,000
Median sale price in this area is $229,525. (65% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Dishwasher, oven, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Near public transit
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story
Construction
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Electricity and solar
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2 bedroom 1 bath home with garage and large driveway. Please call the listing agent for instructions. AS IS/WHERE IS condition. The buyer is assuming ALL responsibility for any necessary eviction action. Listing broker & seller assume no responsibility and make no guarantees, warranties, or representations as to the availability or accuracy of the information herein. All info must be verified by the purchaser. Please do not disturb occupant.
Public Records
Sep 11, 2000
Sold
$48,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,298 (+41.6%)
$1,800 + $26,910
$28,710
2024
$1,623 (+10.0%)
$1,800 + $26,910
$28,710
2023
$1,476 (+10.7%)
$1,630 + $24,340
$25,970
2022
$1,334 (+4.6%)
$1,330 + $19,870
$21,200
2021
$1,275 (+78.4%)
$1,330 + $19,870
$21,200
2019
$715
$1,250 + $18,670
$19,920
2018
$714 (+1.4%)
$1,180 + $17,590
$18,770
2017
$704 (+2.0%)
$1,150 + $17,130
$18,280
2016
$690 (−2.4%)
$1,150 + $17,130
$18,280
2015
$707 (−36.9%)
$1,150 + $17,130
$18,280
2013
$1,120
$1,180 + $17,590
$18,770
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
3,450 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
840
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
232071119402037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
May 5, 2026 • 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.
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
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Alton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 512 Easton St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $120,000 and $200,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $120K to $200K.