828 Willoway Avenue, East Alton, IL 62024

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,257 sqft

Property Description

This rare Mid Century Modern Hillside home is waiting for you in the Wilshire Woods subdivision in East Alton Illinois! Stunning in design but also harmonious with its surrounding environment especially its hillside terrain...this architectural design seamlessly integrates with nature bringing the outside fashionably in. Tons of original MCM architecturally significant details remain in this one family owned, built from the ground up, impressively designed plan. Floor to ceiling windows bring a panoramic view of the outside indoors for natural light filled living. 2 Bedrooms 1 full bath on the main level with an open concept living... combination kitchen/dining area that surrounds a large main level family room featuring tons of natural light. Original hardwood floors on main level, with parquet and the original slate tile entry still intact. This floor-plan features wider hallways and stairs that guide you through the home's original Mid Century modern wood toned interiors. The MCM period choices in bathroom tile & design have never been changed. Miles of windows bring in the warm glow of the sun's rays and perfectly highlights the architect's modern vision for this impressive modernist dwelling. Downstairs more original 50's knotty-pine frames the large open family room with yet another wall of floor to ceiling windows...the heart of the sporty lower level. You'll find a dedicated laundry room, a lower level sleeping room and another full bath to finish the tour of the walk out lower level. A one car tuck under garage with workshop and storage space is the icing on this MCM cake! The nearly half acre lot backs to trees and green space giving you the sense of being miles away from your busy life! Home is being sold absolutely as is. Seller to do no repairs nor will offer any concessions towards repairs or updates. If you've got the vision and that preservationist MCM heart...you won't want to miss this one!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 7, 2026

Data Last Updated:

August 12, 2026 at 12:19AM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX River Bend : 618-462-5300

MLS ID:

26039044

Interior

• Appliances: Electric CooktopBuilt-In Electric OvenRefrigerator
• Laundry: In Basement
• Basement: 9 ft + PourBathroomEgress WindowExterior EntryFinishedFullSleeping AreaStorage SpaceWalk-Out Access
• A/C: Attic FanCeiling Fan(s)Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas

Exterior

• Style: BungalowCraftsman
• Other Structures: Front PorchDeckPatio
• Parking: Parking spaces: 1

Construction

• General: BrickTwoConcrete Perimeter

Location

• Road/Access: Concrete
• Originating MLS: maris2
• School District: East Alton DIST 13
• County: Madison

Lot

• Zoning: 19-2-08-15-13-303-007
• Fencing: None

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater ConnectedAmeren
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: maris2
• Ownership: Private