Veterans United Realty
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518 Beacon Street, Alton, IL 62002

$374,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,685  sqft
Built in 1891

Step back in time with this spectacular historic 2-story home, located on a corner lot with a charming front porch to enjoy peaceful views. Inside, soaring ceilings and stunning hardwood floors create a warm ambiance. The main level features a primary bedroom, full bath, and a kitchen with granite countertops, a center island, butler's pantry and a breakfast nook with garden views. Enjoy a separate dining room, formal sitting room, living room, and three fireplaces. Head up the stunning stairway where three additional bedrooms and a full bath await. The lower level, originally built in the 1830s, offers a rough-in for a bath, a workshop, office space and ample storage. Updated electrical, a large carport with workspace, and additional parking add convenience. Located on brick-paved Beacon Street, just minutes from Downtown Alton, this home’s rich history and charm make it perfect for a B&B or a serene retreat. This is a true gem and must see!


Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 22, 2024 — 7 days ago
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Office Phone:
2266447
MLS ID:
24059256

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Window Treatments, Wet Bar, Some Wood Floors
Master Bedroom:
Main Floor Primary
Kitchen:
Breakfast Room,Butler Pantry,Center Island,Eat-In Kitchen,Granite Countertops
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Dining:
Separate Dining
Basement:
Partial, Bath/Stubbed, Stone/Rock, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
A/C:
Electric
Heating:
true, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Non Functional, Woodburning Fireplce, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

Style:
Historic
Parking:
Accessible Parking, Accessible Route to Entry, Covered, Off Street, Parking spaces: 0

Construction

Windows:
Some Wood Windows
General:
Two

Location

Originating MLS:
maris
School District:
Alton DIST 11
County:
Madison-IL

Lot

Zoning:
23-2-07-11-18-302-008

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
maris
Ownership:
Private

This listing courtesy of:
Keller Williams Pinnacle

About Alton, IL

Housing

Number of Units
14,150
Median Home Value
$103,630
Median Rent
$581

34.66% of housing units are renter occupied.

12.21% are vacant.

Commute

Car
77.26%
Public Transportation
0.84%
Walk to Work
0.96%
Work from Home
20.55%
Other
0.28%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
29,010
Median Age
41.30
Median Household Size
2.56

Education

High School
28.27%
Associate’s Degree
10.75%
Bachelor’s Degree
13.23%
Graduate Degree
8.66%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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