Welcome to 604 Summit St! This stately 2-story home in Christian Hill has views of the Mississippi River and tons of updates inside and out! The exterior of this home is welcoming with an inviting brick walkway, beautiful door surrounded by transom windows & large covered front porch that overlooks the river. As you enter you will fall in love with the open entry foyer, original wood staircase & stained glass window. The living room has white built-in bookcases, a gas fireplace & wood floors that continue throughout the main floor. Fabulous, modern kitchen with black solid surface countertops, a backsplash & easy-close white cabinetry. The upper level offers three bedrooms, a full bath with radiant heat flooring and a soaking tub & separate tile shower. Convenient second floor laundry too! There is a bonus room in the basement and plenty of room for storage. The lovely, fenced backyard is private and perfect for entertaining with a super charming brick patio and views of the river.
Historical home in Christian Hill District. Offers inviting covered front porch with views of the Mississippi river, large entry foyer with wood staircase & stain glass window, living room with built-in bookcases & gas fireplace, dining room with pocket door, 1/2 bath & updated kitchen with appliances, granite countertops & easy-close cabinetry. Heart Pine flooring on main level. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, full bath with soaking tub & separate tile shower & radiant heat flooring & laundry room with washer & dryer. Bonus room in basement & plenty of storage. Backyard is private, fenced & complete with a potting/utility shed, charming brick patio with views of the river & ready for entertaining. Off street parking. This home has many updates & is ready to welcome a new homeowner.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10832878
Apr 16, 2019
Sold (MLS)
*
Jan 14, 2019
Listed
$249,000
$122/sq ft
+39
Historical home in Christian Hill District. Offers inviting covered front porch with views of the Mississippi river, large entry foyer with wood staircase & stain glass window, living room with built-in bookcases & gas fireplace, dining room with pocket door, 1/2 bath & updated kitchen with appliances, granite countertops & easy-close cabinetry. Heart Pine flooring on main level. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, full bath with soaking tub & separate tile shower & radiant heat flooring & laundry room with washer & dryer. Bonus room in basement & plenty of storage. Backyard is private, fenced & complete with a potting/utility shed, charming brick patio with views of the river & ready for entertaining. Off street parking. This home has many updates & is ready to welcome a new homeowner.
Public Records
Dec 17, 1996
Sold
$96,500
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1992
Sold
$81,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,058 (+10.0%)
$6,420 + $62,770
$69,190
2024
$4,600 (−3.8%)
$6,420 + $62,770
$69,190
2023
$4,782 (+6.6%)
$5,810 + $56,780
$62,590
2022
$4,484 (+1.9%)
$4,750 + $46,360
$51,110
2021
$4,400 (+14.1%)
$4,750 + $46,360
$51,110
2019
$3,855 (+18.8%)
$4,460 + $43,570
$48,030
2018
$3,246 (+1.4%)
$4,200 + $41,060
$45,260
2017
$3,200 (+2.0%)
$4,090 + $39,990
$44,080
2016
$3,137 (−2.4%)
$4,090 + $39,990
$44,080
2015
$3,215 (−6.7%)
$4,090 + $39,990
$44,080
2013
$3,445
$4,200 + $41,070
$45,270
Tax history for 604 Summit St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,058 (+10.0%)
$6,420 + $62,770
$69,190
2024
$4,600 (−3.8%)
$6,420 + $62,770
$69,190
2023
$4,782 (+6.6%)
$5,810 + $56,780
$62,590
2022
$4,484 (+1.9%)
$4,750 + $46,360
$51,110
2021
$4,400 (+14.1%)
$4,750 + $46,360
$51,110
2019
$3,855 (+18.8%)
$4,460 + $43,570
$48,030
2018
$3,246 (+1.4%)
$4,200 + $41,060
$45,260
2017
$3,200 (+2.0%)
$4,090 + $39,990
$44,080
2016
$3,137 (−2.4%)
$4,090 + $39,990
$44,080
2015
$3,215 (−6.7%)
$4,090 + $39,990
$44,080
2013
$3,445
$4,200 + $41,070
$45,270
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
7,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
990
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
232071117302001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Carport Spaces: 0
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Main and Upper Bathrooms: 2
Main Level # of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 15x15
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 15
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 13x16
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 16
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 10x13
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 5x6
Room Length: 5
Room Width: 6
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x17
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 17
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x13
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 9x13
Room Length: 9
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Dimensions: 5x9
Room Length: 5
Room Width: 9
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Dimensions: 14x16
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 16
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Dimensions: 13x17
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 17
Room Level: First or Lower
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 9
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Radiator(s)
Cooling Information: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Window Treatments, Some Wood Floors
Window Features: Pocket Door(s), Some Insulated Wndws, Some Tilt-In Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,046
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area Source: County Records
Lot Information
Lot Features: Fencing, River, Water View
Lot Size Acres: 0.178
Lot Size Dimensions: 62X125IRR
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,298
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: None
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 Street to Prospect Street to Summit Street.
Cross Street: Prospect
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 990
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 232071117302001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Expected Active Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Home Information
Living Area: 2046
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
West Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Alton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Alton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$222,000 – $268,000
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