856 Danforth St is a 1,550 square foot house on a 6,489 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms. - it last sold on October 06, 1998 for $54,000. Based on Redfin's Alton data, we estimate the home's value is $124,470.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
6,489 sq ftLot Size
$80Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$124,470
$70K since sold in October 1998$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 15.6% lower than the average sale price ($147K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Aug 16, 2024 • Final
Res plumbing
Repair a water line.
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TURNERS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,550
Building Sq. Ft: 1,550
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TURNERS SUBD LOT 17 & PART LOT 16 & PART VACATED 50.5 X 128.5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 550
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,489
Legal Lot Number: 17
Municipality Name: ALTON
Acres: 0.149
Depth Footage: 128.5
Front Footage: 50.5
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: ALTON CITY; HAYNER LIBRARY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,489 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 232071008201014
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Alton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Alton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$119,000 – $144,000
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