1217 5th St
Alton, IL 62002
4 bd 2 ba 3,006 sqft Built 1888 Lot 6,403 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$11,500
May 20, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Sold | $135,000 | MARIS |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Listed | $129,900 | MARIS |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Sold | $17,000 | MARIS |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Listed | $30,000 | MARIS |
| May 20, 2022 | Sold | $11,500 | MLS #21084167 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Price changed | $15,000 | MLS #21084167 |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Price changed | $20,000 | MLS #21084167 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Listed | $30,000 | MLS #21084167 |
| May 4, 2020 | Listing removed | $15,000 | MARIS |
| Feb 20, 2014 | Listing removed | $3,000 | SWIllinois |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Listed | $3,000 | MLS #4208626 |
| Jan 3, 2012 | Listing removed | $22,500 | SWIllinois |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Price changed | $22,500 | MLS #3001571 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Price changed | $25,000 | MLS #3001571 |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Price changed | $29,900 | MLS #3001571 |
| Nov 19, 2010 | Price changed | $40,000 | MLS #3001571 |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Relisted | $44,900 | MLS #3001571 |
| Oct 30, 2010 | Listing removed | $44,900 | SWIllinois |
| Oct 27, 2010 | Price changed | $44,900 | MLS #3001571 |
| Jun 8, 2010 | Relisted | $49,900 | MLS #3001571 |
| May 31, 2010 | Listing removed | $49,900 | SWIllinois |
| May 14, 2010 | Price changed | $49,900 | MLS #3001571 |
| Feb 5, 2010 | Listed | $59,900 | MLS #3001571 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Listing removed | $54,900 | SWIllinois |
| Jan 7, 2009 | Listed | $54,900 | MLS #2900236 |
| Oct 23, 2008 | Listing removed | $59,000 | SWIllinois |
| Apr 28, 2008 | Listed | $59,000 | MLS #2806804 |
| Nov 22, 2005 | Sold | $49,900 | MLS #2510530 |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Listed | $49,900 | MLS #2510530 |
| May 31, 1994 | Sold | $27,500 | Public Record |
| Dec 23, 1992 | Sold | $27,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,070 | $2,170 | $19,240 | $1,564 |
| 2023 | $17,070 | $2,170 | $19,240 | $1,470 |
| 2022 | $13,940 | $1,770 | $15,710 | $1,378 |
| 2021 | $13,100 | $1,660 | $14,760 | $1,352 |
| 2019 | $12,340 | $1,560 | $13,900 | $1,365 |
| 2018 | $12,020 | $1,520 | $13,540 | $1,328 |
| 2017 | $12,020 | $1,520 | $13,540 | $1,310 |
| 2016 | $12,020 | $1,520 | $13,540 | $1,284 |
| 2015 | $12,020 | $1,520 | $13,540 | $1,316 |
| 2014 | $12,020 | $1,520 | $13,540 | $1,275 |
| 2013 | $13,670 | $1,560 | $15,230 | $1,336 |
| 2012 | $14,070 | $1,610 | $15,680 | $1,316 |
| 2011 | $14,390 | $1,650 | $16,040 | $1,296 |
| 2010 | $14,830 | $1,700 | $16,530 | $1,316 |
| 2009 | $14,830 | $1,710 | $16,540 | $1,268 |
| 2007 | $14,040 | $1,620 | $15,660 | $1,191 |
| 2006 | $13,400 | $1,550 | $14,950 | $1,140 |
Property facts
Year built
1888
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
3,006 sqft
Lot size
6,403 sqft
ZIP code
62002
City
Alton
Street
5th St
Coordinates
38.88972, -90.16667
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$69
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1217 5th St last sell?
1217 5th St most recently sold on May 20, 2022 for $11,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1217 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 1217 5th St (year 2024) is $19,240 with $1,564 in property tax.
How does 1217 5th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 67.3% above the last sale price of $11,500.
When was 1217 5th St built?
1217 5th St was built in 1888.
How does 1217 5th St compare to others on 5th St?
We track 8 other properties on 5th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1217 5th St?
1217 5th St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 3,006 sqft, 6,403 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1217 5th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1217 5th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1217 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1217 5th St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+6.0%
Implied 1-yr
+24.0%
2026 Q3
$233.1K
2026 Q4
$243.1K
ZIP 62002 — Median Price History + Forecast
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