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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1891
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Gas Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Other
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11x6
Bathroom2
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12x16
Bedroom2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom3
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10x9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Family Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 24x11
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Concrete,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,667
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Radiant
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,667
- Total interior livable area: 1,667 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10x10
Living Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15x16
Other
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Third
Sunroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14x9
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 232071209102004
- Special condition: Listing As Is
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
Lot
- Lot size: 7,562 sqft
- Features: Some Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Gravel,Parking Pad
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $884 | $10,608 |
| Home Insurance * | $230 | $2,760 |
| Property Taxes | $260 | $3,120 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,504 | $18,048 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Listed for sale | $174,900 |
| 2023-09-27 | Sold | $160,000 |
| 2023-09-25 | Pending sale | $167,000 |
| 2023-08-24 | Contingent | $167,000 |
| 2023-08-04 | Price change | $167,000 |
| 2023-06-30 | Listed for sale | $174,900 |
| 2022-05-16 | Sold | $150,550 |
| 2022-03-17 | Pending sale | $157,500 |
| 2022-02-28 | Price change | $157,500 |
| 2022-02-10 | Price change | $159,000 |
| 2022-01-12 | Price change | $164,000 |
| 2021-12-16 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
| 2018-07-04 | Listing removed | $87,611 |
| 2018-02-21 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2016-12-03 | Listing removed | $113,000 |
| 2016-07-07 | Listed for sale | $113,000 |
| 2015-10-20 | Sold | $113,000 |
| 2015-09-18 | Pending sale | $112,900 |
| 2015-06-30 | Price change | $112,900 |
| 2015-04-02 | Listed for sale | $114,900 |
| 2013-08-05 | Sold | $95,000 |
| 2013-05-25 | Price change | $99,900 |
| 2013-04-18 | Price change | $119,000 |
| 2012-10-08 | Price change | $125,000 |
| 2012-09-02 | Listed for sale | $135,000 |
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