518 Beacon Street Alton, IL 62002
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- Sun, Oct 20: 6pm-8pm
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!
- Property TypeSingle Family Home
- NeighborhoodGodfrey & Gilmans Add
- CountyMadison-Il
- Taxes$609
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees$0
- Days on Site28 Days
- MLS StatusActive
- MLS ID Number24059256
- Home Size Source County Records
- Year Built1891
- Lot Size0.2904 Acres
- Full Baths2
- Partial BathsN/A
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General Features
- Style Historic
- Construction Vinyl Siding
- Parking Accessible ParkingAccessible Route to EntryCoveredOff Street
- Parking Spaces 0
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Basement PartialBath/ StubbedStone/ RockUnfinishedWalk- Out Access
- Number of Stories 2
- Acreage 0.2904
- Water Public
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Garage Spaces 0
- Attached Garage No
- SqFt Above 2685
- SqFt Total 2685
- Lot Features Corner LotSidewalks
- Parking Total 0
Interior Features
- Cooling Electric
- Heating Forced Air
- Appliances DishwasherDisposalDouble OvenGas CooktopRange HoodRefrigeratorWall Oven
- Interior High CeilingsHistoric/Period MlwkSpecial MillworkWindow TreatmentsWet BarSome Wood Floors
- Fireplaces 3
- Fireplace Features Non FunctionalWoodburning Fireplce
- Window Features Some Wood Windows
- Fireplace Yes
Exterior Features
- Waterfront Property No
- Lot Corner LotSidewalks
- Construction Details Vinyl Siding