1261 State St, Alton, IL 62002
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FOR SALE
Listed by Shondalyn Foster-Williamson, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors, (618) 465-2966

$74,900

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 506 sqft

1261 State St, Alton, IL 62002

Est. Mortgage $594/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
$148/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1261 State St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

This charming, fully remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath home lives larger than it appears, offering a bright and open feel throughout. The home features convenient main-floor laundry, stylish quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances that will remain with the property. Everything is newly updated. Rehab completed in 2025 includes a new roof, plumbing, electric, HVAC system, siding and windows, providing peace of mind for years to come. Ideally located next to a park and near shopping. Please submit all offers via easy offer link with a minimum of 24 hour response time. Tenant rights till 5/31/2027.

Home Details for 1261 State St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Block,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 506 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Electric Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 VoltsHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneFloors: Luxury Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: Front PorchFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: No Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: City Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 506 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 50Days on Market: 86

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: A-Frame
Building
Building: BasementConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 232071109102016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $74,900Price Per Sqft: $148
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: AltonCommunity: Semple Add
School Information
Elementary School: Alton Dist 11Jr High / Middle School: Alton Dist 11High School: AltonHigh School District: Alton DIST 11

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26022497

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 506 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4125.132 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Private

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 26022497Above Grade Unfinished Area: 506Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Occupied

Around this home

What Locals Say about Alton

At least 222 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kara Bertels
    "I’m not sure I’ve not seen any yet around here but it would be nice to see some, especially for kids. "
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  • Mchase930
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 yrs and love. neighbors are nice, but not nosy. it is 5 minutes away from several stores...definitely walking distance. even though it is a bust street, its not a noisy one."
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  • Sue M. U.
    "lots of opportunities for kids ...academically, cultural, athletic, musical, and outdoor activities. "
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  • Mchase930
    "lots of major restaurants, shopping, and a lot of biking, hiking, runs. close to river and nature. lots of parks and outdoor activities for families"
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  • Sue M. U.
    "farmer's markets, varying live music, festivals, and holiday events plus live theater, art, and library/book sales plus great local small business shopping, restaurants, antiques, history, bike trails, and coffee houses!"
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  • Worthyisthelamb
    "School ratings are poor, but don’t let that deter you. Visit the schools! We have been so pleased!"
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  • Worthyisthelamb
    "The commute to Scott AFB is 45 minutes but it’s easy highway driving for the most part. 10 min to reach highway "
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  • Amylynnemonroe
    "I’ve lived here for 8 years, 2 of my kids have graduated from the Alton School District, and 2 are currently attending. We love our town. "
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  • Amylynnemonroe
    "This area is very dog friendly. My neighbors all walk dogs who greet each other. Dogs are always leashed. "
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  • Sam P.
    "it's safe and a good place to grow up!lots of schools and churches to choose from with little crime. friendly nieghbors"
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  • Stephen P.
    "Alton has rich history. It is a family friendly town, with safe schools. The social scene is very active."
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  • Amylynnemonroe
    "There are many activities for families and a strong sense of community. All parks are within a 10 minute drive. My 4 children and I never feel unsafe, or have difficulty finding something to do together. "
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  • Shermeko P.
    "The bus runs right near for someone who needs Public transportation. My commute to work is fairly quick, every once in a while there is a train on the track but other than that. The commute is ok in my book"
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  • Chelseaproctor411
    "Church on the street comes every other Saturday and gives away free clothes and food for the neighborhood kids."
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  • Karencullen
    "fireworks, Saturday market, riverfront with amphitheatre, cute historic downtown, cute older homes, near St. Louis."
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  • Cadavissr31
    "Plenty of kids to play with just don't leave them outside by themselves. As there is nothing for them to do which causes the to find trouble more than not."
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  • Louis
    "I live here my whole life. It very friendly . Close to Haskell park. There is a farmers market down town. Not to far from stl. "
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  • Kayla
    "The neighbor is quiet and your houses aren’t right on top of each other. Their is plenty of parks for kids. The school is a good school. "
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  • TT
    "I've lived here for 22 years, neighbors are great. However, crime is up and riffraff about so safety concerns now that never worried about before."
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  • Someonewhoknows2
    "This is a beautiful neighborhood with a lot of diversity. It has character and old fashion appeal. Large homes, duplex and apartments with its originality. The community has survived the worst although the love and spirit of the city is here. Perfectly located in the middle of everything, the smell of Fast Eddies Chicken or fried rice from the Hong Kong house decorates the air. I love it here, it’s safe with the beautiful mixture of people from all walks of life. Like with any city this area has its flaws, yet the flaws is what makes the beauty of it all!"
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  • Patricialucas78
    "easily commute I love my area of town and hope to find a house in my area. love love love it. want to grow old in my area and I raised my kids here too."
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  • Claudiaharju
    "My neighborhood has fair to good access to public bus transportation. We can drive very easily to Missouri ( 3 mi. to the Louis Clark Bridge.) and surrounding towns in Illinois. I live in the Middletown area in Alton and love it."
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  • Laurincbuettner
    "We are a tourist attraction because we are supposed to be one of the most haunted cities in America. "
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  • Dhowardmbc
    "Live in a unique condo in a one of a kind building. Have wonderful view of the Mississippi River. Brick streets. very friendly neighbors."
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Market trends in Alton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$120K
$1.42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$99
$1MoM
Available listings
105
4MoM

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1232 Rodemeyer St, Alton, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$71,000
08/03/26
1
1
504
1110 W 9th St, Alton, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$63,500
03/23/26
2
1
1,070
1112 W 9th St, Alton, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$63,500
03/23/26
3
1
1,134
1334 Monroe St, Alton, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$123,501
08/19/26
2
2
1,200
412 Jefferson Ave, Alton, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$21,000
07/10/26
3
1
1,296
1409 Monroe St, Alton, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$29,000
11/20/25
3
1
1,236
1912 Myrtle St, Alton, IL
0.66
Single-Family Home
$42,600
03/23/26
1
1
1,024
823 Douglas St, Alton, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$115,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,099
1807 State St, Alton, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$110,000
07/17/26
2
1
1,147

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1252 State St, Alton, IL 62002
0.07
$70,000
5
3
2,016
Recently Sold
409 Grand Ave, Alton, IL 62002
0.11
-
2
1
1,022
Off Market
1217 W 9th St, Alton, IL 62002
0.13
$81,000
Studio
2
1,746
Recently Sold
500 Grand Ave, Alton, IL 62002
0.12
-
-
-
-
Off Market
400 Grand Ave, Alton, IL 62002
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1208 W 9th St, Alton, IL 62002
0.14
$104,800
3
1
1,180
Off Market
1200 Coppinger Rd, Alton, IL 62002
0.14
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1217 State St, Alton, IL 62002
0.14
$219,300
4
2
2,741
Off Market
1334 Monroe St, Alton, IL 62002
0.15
$123,501
2
2
1,200
Recently Sold
1232 Rodemeyer St, Alton, IL 62002
0.17
$71,000
1
1
504
Recently Sold
271 Madison Ave, Alton, IL 62002
0.19
$56,700
2
1.5
1,160
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 22, 2026
Source: MARIS #26022497
Listed For Sale
$74,900

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Frequently asked questions about 1261 State St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1261 State St?
    Based on a $74,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1261 State St in Alton, IL is approximately $600 (about $408 principal & interest, $117 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1261 State St compare to homes in Alton?
    1261 State St in Alton, IL is listed at $74,900, about 38% below the $120K median sale price in Alton.
  • What do residents say about Alton?
    Residents describe Alton, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Alton, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 1261 State St?
    The closest schools to 1261 State St in Alton, IL are Alton High School (rated 3/10), Alton Middle School (rated 4/10), Gilson Brown Elementary School.
  • Does 1261 State St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1261 State St in Alton, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1261 State St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1261 State St in Alton, IL has laundry facilities.
1261 State St, Alton, IL 62002 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 506 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MARIS on Apr 20, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26022497.