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    612 Mechanic Street, Alton, IL 62002

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    $139,000

    2-4 Units - Alton, IL

    Property size:
    1,594 SF
    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $87/SF
    Added:
    Jun 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    10
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 27 at 2:06 am

    Property Features for 612 Mechanic Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    23-2-07-11-20-404-038
    Size
    1,594 SF
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    2193

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Multi Units, Window Unit(s)

    Building Details

    Year built
    1901
    Floors in Building
    2
    Number of units
    4
    Building materials
    Vinyl Siding
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Jason Jackson

    Listing agent Jason Jackson License #475187519

    Listing office Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co 3644 Fosterburg Rd., Alton, IL

    Listing date Jun 18, 2026

    MLS# 25071809 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Strong rental history with 3 of 4 units currently occupied.
    • Investment opportunity with potential for immediate income.
    • Vacant unit allows for owner‑occupancy or increased rental income.
    • Convenient central location near shopping and dining.
    • Each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
    • Multi‑unit cooling (window and multi units).

    Overview

    This four-unit residential property offers a simple, consistent layout with each unit featuring one bedroom and one bathroom. The building totals 1,594 square feet on a 0.1653-acre lot, providing a compact footprint well suited for investors and owner-occupants looking for manageable operations.

    Located at 612 Mechanic Street in Alton, Illinois (Madison County), the property is described as centrally situated, with convenient access to shopping and dining. Currently, three of the four units are occupied by long-term tenants, and one unit is vacant.

    For a buyer seeking an income-focused setup, the current occupancy by long-term tenants supports day-to-day rental continuity. The vacant unit can also provide flexibility for an owner-occupant, or it can be re-rented to align with the next leasing cycle. Overall, this is a straightforward four-unit configuration with clear unit mix and immediate occupancy context to evaluate.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $18.2k $11.40
    − Vacancy −$1.4k −$0.88
    EGI $16.8k $10.52
    − OpEx −$5.0k −$3.16
    NOI $11.7k $7.37
    1,594 SF · lease $11.40/SF/yr · vacancy 7.69% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $167.7K
    $146.8K – $195.7K (±1% cap)
    NOI $11,742 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.45%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $157.5K
    $137.8K – $183.7K (±1% cap)
    NOI $11,022 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.93%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $434.5K
    $380.2K – $506.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $30,414 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.88%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Quadplexes

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Alton
    County
    Madison
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -90.179829
    Latitude
    38.893508

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Quadplex - Four units each with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, with three long-term tenants and one currently vacant for flexibility.
    Where is this quadplex located?
    The property is located at 612 Mechanic Street Alton, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $139,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Strong rental history with 3 of 4 units currently occupied.; Investment opportunity with potential for immediate income.; Vacant unit allows for owner‑occupancy or increased rental income.
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