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427 E 4th St, Alton, IL, 62002

4beds
2baths
2,275sqft
$200,000
$88price/sqft
$1,746/moest. monthly cost
$69,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

This multi-family property is ready for new beginnings. Located in a historic district, it offers charming surroundings and sweeping views of the Mississippi River. The building has been gutted and is primed for redevelopment, giving investors or owner-occupants a blank slate to create something truly special. With its unbeatable location and strong structural potential, this property is ideal for anyone looking to restore and revitalize in one of the area's most storied neighborhoods.

Getting Around

84
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
39
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
West Elementary SchoolGrades 2-51.3 mi
4/10
Alton Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.7 mi
3/10
Alton High SchoolGrades PK,9-123.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 2,275

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,275
  • Total interior livable area: 2,275 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 232071408201016
  • Special condition: Standard

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,583 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: No Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Cold Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,011$12,132
Home Insurance *$263$3,156
Property Taxes $298$3,576
Electricity $174$2,099
Total$1,746$20,952
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$59,862/yr
40% on housing$52,380/yr
45% on housing$46,560/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.2%
11.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.4%
-0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$88This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62002$121
Madison County$154

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62002$99
Madison County$119

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

DateEventPrice
2026-03-30Listed for sale$200,000
2025-12-05Listing removed$200,000
2025-06-04Listed for sale$200,000
2021-09-22Sold$65,000
2021-09-22Pending sale$65,000
2016-09-08Listing removed$79,900
2016-03-15Listed for sale$79,900
2006-11-30Sold$99,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentNicholas Schranck
BrokerageLandmark Realty

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