# 1908 Central Avenue, Alton, IL 62002 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $40,000 ($24/sqft), built 1894, 1,648 sqft. > A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $214/mo. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $40,000 | | Price/sqft | $24 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,648 | | Year Built | 1894 | | Lot Size | 8,751 sqft (0.20 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 0 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $202 | | Estimated Insurance | $12 | | **Total** | **$214** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** ALTON DIST 11 - **Middle:** ALTON DIST 11 - **High:** Alton ## Key Amenities - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1894 - 0.20 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Full brick 2 bed, 1 bath home. 1200 sq ft on the main floor with an extra 448 in the finished attic. The steps are steep but with a little work this could be a 3 bedroom home. Water heater replaced in June 2020. HVAC replaced in 2020 installed by Barrett Heating & Cooling. This brick outside as been painted. Fenced front yard and large back yard that is fenced. Detached garage. This is a great flip house. It way better than most flips and has been owned by this same family for over 50 years and has always been a great location on Central. Seller will make no repairs nor provide occupancy inspection. ## Location - **Address:** 1908 Central Avenue, Alton, IL 62002 - **County:** Madison - **Neighborhood:** Smiths Add - **Coordinates:** 38.904718, -90.172101 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.904718,-90.172101 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Ginny Becker - **Brokerage:** Landmark Realty Godfrey - **Broker Phone:** (618) 466-1513 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1908-Central-Ave_Alton_IL_62002_M82679-31084?f=listhub&s=MARISMO&m=26066548&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f1642387470r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f2722304590r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f1769185698r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f3133939191r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f2578880395r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f3499952217r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f1971199283r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f2695867729r.jpg) ![1908 Central Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f99317696c36e023025c5118aa5c1436l-f1637669838r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 26066548 | **Updated:** 2026-10-26 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Mid America Regional Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1908-central-avenue-alton-il-62002-b1efac6c886449a0bf5e81d2d106a9fa) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1908-central-avenue-alton-il-62002-b1efac6c886449a0bf5e81d2d106a9fa#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1908-central-avenue-alton-il-62002-b1efac6c886449a0bf5e81d2d106a9fa", "name": "1908 Central Avenue, Alton, IL 62002", "description": "Full brick 2 bed, 1 bath home. 1200 sq ft on the main floor with an extra 448 in the finished attic. The steps are steep but with a little work this could be a 3 bedroom home. Water heater replaced in June 2020. HVAC replaced in 2020 installed by Barrett Heating & Cooling. This brick outside as been painted. 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