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653 Elfgen Street

Alton, IL 62002

Ranch

Alton, IL 62002

653 Elfgen Street

$185,000

MLS#: 26026753

Status: Closed

Listing provided by: Landmark Realty

Listing agent phone: None

Last update: 3 months ago

On site: 4 months ago

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Welcome to this well-maintained, move-in ready home in the heart of Upper Alton! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the main level, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings. The kitchen features a convenient breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with abundant storage. There is also an option to relocate the laundry to the main floor within the pantry space if desired. All appliances, including the washer and dryer, will stay with the home. The home’s windows have been updated and feature tilt-in functionality for easy cleaning. Nice blinds on each window too. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms with newer carpet, including one with a spacious cedar closet. The bedrooms share a large closet, providing practical storage solutions. Stretching across the back of the home is a fully enclosed porch complete with a porch swing—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy views of the beautiful private backyard and local wildlife. This space leads to a large concrete patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include an attached two-car garage with openers, a backyard shed with a loft for extra storage. Basement has been waterproofed. (completed by Midwest Basements approximately six months ago). Roof is approximately 10–12 years old and a hot water heater that is 7 years old. The furnace is adequately sized to efficiently service both the main level and upstairs bedrooms. This home offers comfort, functionality, and a peaceful setting—ready for its next owner to move right in and enjoy!

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

1

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1941

Sq.Footage

1,574

Features

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Pantry

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1574.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    1

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Vinyl Siding

  • Parking

    Additional Parking

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened

  • Pool

    No

  • View

    Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Landscaped, Wooded

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.3375

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    14,701

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Ranch

Price

  • Sales Price

    $185,000

  • Tax Amount

    $2,202

  • Financing Options

    Conventional

  • Sq. Footage

    1,574

  • Price/SqFt

    $117

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    ALTON DIST 11

  • Middle School

    ALTON DIST 11

  • High School

    Alton

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Ownership

    Private

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

  • County

    Madison

  • Elementary School

    ALTON DIST 11

  • Middle School

    ALTON DIST 11

  • High School

    Alton

Listing Courtesy of Ginny Becker, Landmark Realty

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