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    121 W Elm Street, Alton, IL 62002

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    $285,000

    Commercial Sale - Alton, IL

    Property size:
    33,150 SF
    Lot size:
    2.18 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $8/SF
    Added:
    Jun 9, 2026
    Days on Market:
    2
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 10 at 4:06 am

    Property Features for 121 W Elm Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking features
    Paved or Surfaced
    Security features
    Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
    Exterior features
    Fencing
    Fencing
    Fenced
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    23-2-07-02-06-105-004
    Size
    33,150 SF
    Lot size
    2.18 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    15562

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Hot Water (Heating), Natural Gas

    Building Details

    Year built
    1907
    Building materials
    Block, Brick, Concrete, Glass
    Roof type
    Asphalt, Shingle
    Architectural style
    Other

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    David Lauschke
    David Lauschke

    Listing agent David Lauschke License #471000341

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors 117 West 3rd, Edwardsville, IL

    Listing date Jun 9, 2026

    MLS# 24035610 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Former school building with classic architectural features, high ceilings, and large windows for natural light
    • Multiple classrooms plus gymnasium and auditorium, along with kitchen and administrative offices
    • Includes a spacious outdoor area with room for recreation or potential expansion
    • Year built: 1907
    • Construction materials include block, brick, concrete, and glass; roof is asphalt shingle
    • Utilities and amenities noted: natural gas hot water heat; fenced property with paved/surfaced parking

    Overview

    This former school building offers a multi-room layout designed for educational use, with multiple classrooms, a gymnasium, an auditorium, a kitchen, and administrative offices. The interior features high ceilings and large windows that bring in natural light. The property also includes a spacious outdoor area that can support recreation, program space, or future expansion.

    Located at 121 W Elm Street in Alton, Illinois, the building sits on 2.18 acres. At approximately 33,150 square feet, the structure provides a substantial footprint for adaptive reuse while retaining the core flow and room variety associated with institutional buildings.

    For buyers and developers, the combination of classroom-style rooms, assembly space, and administrative offices can support a range of potential conversion concepts, including residential or mixed-use community-oriented plans. It may also fit well for continued specialty educational and care uses such as a private school, daycare center, or vocational training facility, given the existing distribution of instructional and program spaces. The outdoor area adds practical flexibility for tenant programming and shared space.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    McKinley Elementary School High School

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Alton
    County
    Madison
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -90.187101
    Latitude
    38.920375

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    School - Historic former school includes classrooms, gymnasium, auditorium, offices, and a sizable outdoor area for flexible redevelopment.
    Where is this school located?
    The property is located at 121 W Elm Street Alton, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $285,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Former school building with classic architectural features, high ceilings, and large windows for natural light; Multiple classrooms plus gymnasium and auditorium, along with kitchen and administrative offices; Includes a spacious outdoor area with room for recreation or potential expansion
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