
Residential Land for Sale in Alton, Illinois
700 & 702 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002
700 Washington Avenue: Vacant Lot .12 acre (approx. 52 x 120 feet) Market Value: $3360, dated June, 2022. Market Value: $4380, dated March, 2025. Property was bought in 2004, for $3000. 700 Washington Avenue has a curb cut, which allows parking on the property. In fact, the lot was part of a parking lot, belonging to the former Calvary Temple, located at 713 Washington Avenue, before the last purchase, in 2004.
702 Washington Avenue: Madison County, Illinois 62002 Market Value: $13020, in June, 2025; Market Value: $10,620 in March, 2023. Vacant residential lot (demolished house) was bought in 2004, for $3600.
The Mississippi River is visible from the hill leading up to the two lots, at Washington Avenue. The low-level ground around Broadway Avenue has been flooded in the past. The Great River Road Bike Trail, Mississippi River Bike Trail and MCT Confluence Trail have been closed, because of flooding over the trails, in recent past years. The two lots are out of the flood zone, and, have a traveled sidewalk in the front.
Location
- Street address
- 700 & 702 Washington Ave
- County
- Madison County
- School district
- Alton
- Elevation
- 535 feet
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.37 acres16,117 sq ft
- Zoning
- R-2 Residential
- Access
- Public road
- Showing
- Go on your own
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2023
- $112
- 2023
- $332
Expenses
- Closing costs paid by buyer
- $600 one-time
Parcels
- 23-1-07-13-08-201-019
- 23-1-07-13-08-201-020.001
Legal description
TR LD NE1/4; PT NE 85.4x130 IRR
Details and features
Lot
- View
- River
- Features
- Partially Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available | Would have to be connected if you plan on building; house was torn down in 2004. |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Price increase | $17,400 | $6,400 58.2% | Property seller |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Price increase | $11,000 | $1,000 10% | Property seller |
| Aug 5, 2023 | New listing | $10,000 | — | Property seller |






