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Contingent

$169,900

Est. $1,355/mo —

•

1,667

sq ft

706 Grove St, Alton, IL 62002

About this home

Don't miss this beautiful two+ story full-brick home in the heart of Historic Middletown! Home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a finished third-floor bonus room. This charming home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Step inside through the impressive foyer and discover original hardwood floors, a spacious living room filled with natural light, and a large family room featuring its own gas wall heater. The inviting sunroom provides the perfect space to relax to start your day with a cup of coffee or relax after a long day. Outside, you'll find a detached one-car garage, separate parking pad with convenient alley access. Located in a well-established Alton neighborhood, this move-in-ready gem offers classic charm, opportunities for updates and plenty of space to make your own. Schedule your private showing today! Audio/Visual is present on the property. Seller prefers to sell As-Is, but will pass occupancy.

Single-familyProperty Type

1891Year Built

7,562 sq ftLot Size

$102Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Dana Kent • RE/MAX Alliance

Listing updated: Oct 27, 2026 at 10:13am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26041844

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$1,355 per month

Principal and interest$916

Property taxes

$356

HOA dues

Home insurance

$84

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lovejoy Elementary School

Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi

Alton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

Alton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

3/10

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About

Middletown

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

706 Grove St · $169,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 34 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $229,525. (35% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Dishwasher
Microwave
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Fireplace (1)

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on upper level)
Bonus room/attic

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (one on main level, one on upper level)

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Gas Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement

Flooring
Carpet
Concrete
Tile
Wood

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Radiant heat
Wall/Window cooling units

Sale and tax history for 706 Grove St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26041844

Oct 4, 2026

Contingent

—

Sep 23, 2026

Price Changed

$169,900

$102/sq ft

Jul 1, 2026

Listed

$174,900

$105/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 3, 2023

Sold

$160,000

$96/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23036353

Sep 27, 2023

Sold

Sep 25, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 24, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 4, 2023

Price Changed

$167,000

$100/sq ft

Jun 30, 2023

Listed

$174,900

$105/sq ft

Jun 24, 2023

Coming Soon

$174,900

$105/sq ft

+23

Don't miss this two story full brick Historic Middletown Charmer! 3 bed 2 full bath with finished 3rd floor bonus room. Enter into a two story entry foyer, original hardwood floors, large living room with lots of windows for natural lighting. Large family room with independent gas wall heater and very inviting sunroom. Home features brand new boiler, and newer hot water heater, roof 2015, newer paint throughout, 1 car detached garage with alley access, fenced lot, new inviting front door and so much more! Make your appointment today to see this dollhouse in excellent well established Alton location! 100 PERCENT FINANCING PROGRAM IF YOU QUALIFY AVAILABLE.

Public Records

May 19, 2022

Sold

$153,000

$92/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11290424

May 16, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

May 4, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 28, 2022

Price Changed

$157,500

$94/sq ft

Feb 10, 2022

Price Changed

$159,000

$95/sq ft

Dec 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

$164,000

$98/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #21087394

Mar 17, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 28, 2022

Price Changed

$157,500

$94/sq ft

Feb 10, 2022

Price Changed

$159,000

$95/sq ft

Jan 12, 2022

Price Changed

$164,000

$98/sq ft

Dec 16, 2021

Listed

$169,000

$101/sq ft

+31

Behold this 2 story beauty situated in a well established neighborhood in Alton. 2 story entry foyer. Large living room with loads of windows for an abundance of natural light. Separate dining room with wet bar. Kitchen walks out to the brick patio. Expansive family room with independent gas wall heater. Inviting sun room. Second floor boasts the bedrooms and the upper upper level has been transformed into a large rec room. Alley access. Detached one car garage. Fenced yard with some vinyl fencing. Patio. Partial stone walk up cellar style lower level. Gas water heat. Gas boiler heat. Window AC. Radiant radiator heat throughout the home. Public sewer public water. Call today and set up a time to see this one before it's gone.

Public Records

Oct 20, 2015

Sold

$113,000

$68/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4404389

Oct 16, 2015

Sold

Apr 2, 2015

Listed

$112,900

$68/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 5, 2013

Sold

$95,000

$57/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4111244

Jul 18, 2013

Sold

Sep 1, 2012

Listed

$99,900

$60/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,273 (+10.2%)

$5,170 + $54,210

$59,380

2024

$3,879 (+7.9%)

$5,170 + $54,210

$59,380

2023

$3,597 (−6.5%)

$4,680 + $49,040

$53,720

2022

$3,848 (+1.9%)

$3,820 + $40,040

$43,860

2021

$3,776 (−1.0%)

$3,820 + $40,040

$43,860

2019

$3,814 (+2.7%)

$3,590 + $37,630

$41,220

2018

$3,712 (+13.3%)

$3,380 + $35,460

$38,840

2017

$3,277 (+2.0%)

$3,290 + $30,580

$33,870

2016

$3,212 (+73.8%)

$3,290 + $30,580

$33,870

2015

$1,848 (−15.2%)

$3,290 + $26,730

$30,020

2013

$2,178

$3,380 + $27,450

$30,830

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

68 ft.

Lot depth

112 ft.

Lot size

7,560 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,667

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,667

Year built

1891

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

232071209102004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

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 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

5.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 706 Grove St

$167,961

$1,939 under list price of $170K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,029 per month, based on comparable rentals

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