3660 Western Ave, Alton, IL, 62002
About This Home
This sweet chic move-in ready cottage looks like something out of a storybook! Curb appeal, unsparing charm and a place dreams are made of is what you'll find here. All the hard work has been done....now you and your entourage can just arrive home, kick your shoes off and congratulate yourself on this amazing abode! If you've thought about downsizing and simplifying your life...this is your new "Home Suite Home". For all the things you still aren't willing to part with ...there's as much storage and workshop/craft space on the lower level as there is on the main living level! Some original hardwood floors remain and some luxury vinyl has recently been added. Updated lighting and stainless appliances...Fresh neutral paint colors throughout and a freshly painted basement as well! The lower level offers a fresh blank canvas for your HGTV plans and dreams! Whether you are a minimalist or just embracing "CottageCore"...you'll have fun bringing your own ideas and decor to this lovely home. Outside...a new maintenance free deck, landscaping, paver sidewalks, a planting garden and a nice large fenced in backyard can round out your alfresco living zone! Tons of area for new ideas...patios, pools or just more gardens and green space. Come take a look soon...this one won't last long!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Materials
- Construction materials: Block,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Free-Standing Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement,Lower Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 768
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 232081706102032
- Special condition: Listing As Is
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck,Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden,Rain Gutters,Storage
Lot
- Lot size: 7,000 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,City Lot,Corner Lot,Front Yard,Garden
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
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
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
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 | $656 | $7,872 |
| Home Insurance * | $170 | $2,040 |
| Property Taxes | $193 | $2,316 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,149 | $13,788 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Listed for sale | $129,900 |
| 2018-09-14 | Sold | $67,500 |
| 2018-08-06 | Pending sale | $67,500 |
| 2018-07-13 | Price change | $67,500 |
| 2018-06-22 | Listed for sale | $72,900 |
| 2013-10-30 | Listing removed | $73,500 |
| 2013-01-12 | Listed for sale | $73,500 |
| 2012-12-02 | Listing removed | $73,500 |
| 2012-09-19 | Listed for sale | $73,500 |
| 2010-07-16 | Listing removed | $77,900 |
| 2010-03-13 | Listed for sale | $77,900 |
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