3518 Oscar Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
Soiter Park · Madison County
Key Facts
Description
Price listed is Starting Bid Only. Bidding starts closing 7/22/2026 @ 5 p.m. Potential-filled 3BR/1BA estate home conveniently located just minutes from his-toric downtown Alton! The main level offers two equally sized bedrooms that share a full bathroom. A large living room provides access to the enclosed front porch, extending the home’s livable space and creating a comfortable area to enjoy throughout the seasons. The kitchen features ample upper and lower cabinetry, includes all appliances, and is ready for updates to match your personal style. The upper half-story of the home serves as the third bedroom, while the full unfinished basement houses the utilities and washer/dryer hook-up, offering abundant stor-age space and future possibilities. Outside, the fully fenced backyard stretches be-yond the covered concrete patio and provides excellent potential for entertaining, gardening, recreation, or additional outdoor improvements. Whether you’re an in-vestor, flipper, or owner-occupant looking to build equity, this property presents a fantastic opportunity in an established neighborhood close to shopping, dining, schools, parks, and all the amenities Alton has to offer. Property will sell under auction terms and be sold AS- IS, WHERE-IS. Seller, will not make any repairs as a result of any building, occupancy, or environmental inspections. Buyer will be required to sign an Auction Purchase & Sale Agreement if final bid is accepted by Sellers.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Structure Type
House
Year Built
1946
Living Area
1,168 sq ft
Lot Size
0.21 acres
Lot Dimensions
IRR
Ownership
Private
Days on Market
26
MLS® Listing#
26039120
Property Features
Cooling
Heating
Fireplace
Basement
Pool
Parking
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Other Structures
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- ALTON DIST 11
- Middle:
- ALTON DIST 11
- High:
- Alton
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$1,949
Tax year 2024
Parcel Number
23-2-08-17-06-103-038
Affordability Calculator
$8,000
Estimated monthly payment
$213/mo
Principal $32,000 · Est. interest $44,643 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Alton, IL
- 50
- Median Days on Market
- 1,439
- Median Sq Ft
- $101
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 106
- Active Listings
- Its price per sq ft is 66% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Alton, IL.
Location
Points of Interest in Alton, IL
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Nearby Schools
Mark Twain School
School · 0.1 mi away
St Mary's Middle School
School · 0.2 mi away
East Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Mississippi Valley Christian School
School · 1.5 mi away
East Alton Elementary School District
Elementary · 1.5 mi away
Washington Early Childhood Center
School · 1.5 mi away
Alton Middle School
Secondary · 1.6 mi away
Head Start
School · 1.6 mi away
Motivational Achievemnt Center
School · 1.7 mi away
East Alton Middle School
Secondary · 1.9 mi away
Eastwood Elementary School
Elementary · 2.0 mi away
East Alton-Wood River High School
Secondary · 2.1 mi away
Lovejoy Elementary School
Elementary · 2.3 mi away
St Mary School
School · 2.7 mi away
Wood River - Hartford School District 15
School · 2.9 mi away
Lewis-Clark Junior High School
Secondary · 2.9 mi away
Lewis-Clark Elementary School
Elementary · 2.9 mi away
Marquette Catholic High School
Secondary · 2.9 mi away
Eunice Smith Elementary School
Elementary · 3.0 mi away
St Peter & Paul Elementary School
Elementary · 3.3 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc. - 6182348751
Presented by: Adam Jokisch