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Listed by: Market Pro Realty, Inc • Kelli K Angleton • Contact: 618-974-1937
Bought with: Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
$189,000
226 E Penning Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
3beds
1,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$189,200 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,562 Estimated rent
Home value
$189,200
$178,000 - $202,000
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Listed by:
Kelli K Angleton 618-974-1937,
Market Pro Realty, Inc
Bought with:
Travis R Tarrant, 471016673
Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26028437
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Second
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14x14
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8x6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7x8
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10x11
Laundry
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 5x14
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17x14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,540
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 120
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 192082705102019
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Low/1-2
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pennings Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wood River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,550
- Annual tax amount: $2,525
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $189,000$123/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Pending sale | $189,000$123/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000+215%$123/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Sold | $60,000+66.7%$39/sqft |
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| 5/30/2017 | Sold | $36,000-14.3%$23/sqft |
Source: MARIS #17035308 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2017 | Pending sale | $42,000$27/sqft |
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| 4/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $42,000-42.4%$27/sqft |
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| 12/22/2016 | Listing removed | $72,900$47/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty #16043666 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2016 | Price change | $72,900-2.7%$47/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $74,900+115.9%$49/sqft |
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| 1/22/2013 | Listing removed | $34,700$23/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty, Inc. #4113303 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $34,700-42.2%$23/sqft |
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| 5/28/2010 | Sold | $60,000-39.4%$39/sqft |
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| 8/30/2006 | Sold | $99,000+157.1%$64/sqft |
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| 7/5/2005 | Sold | $38,500-36.9%$25/sqft |
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| 11/4/2003 | Sold | $61,000$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,525 +7.1% | $35,850 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $2,358 +6.6% | $33,420 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $2,212 +4.5% | $30,840 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $2,117 +3.3% | $28,740 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $2,049 +4.6% | $27,680 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $1,959 | $26,850 +123.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $12,000 -46.3% |
| 2017 | $2,018 +61.2% | $22,360 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $1,252 | $21,830 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,252 | $21,600 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $1,252 | $19,420 -11.4% |
| 2013 | $1,252 | $21,910 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,960 +9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $21,000 -35.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $32,370 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,180 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,870 +14.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $24,370 +9.7% |
| 2004 | $1,877 +4.8% | $22,210 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $1,790 +1.9% | $21,620 +3.7% |
| 2002 | $1,757 | $20,840 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $19,810 +4.1% |
| 2000 | $1,596 | $19,030 |
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Neighborhood: 62095
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- 5/10Lewis-Clark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Lewis-Clark Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wood River-Hartford Dist 15
- Middle: Wood River-Hartford Dist 15
- High: East Alton/Wood River
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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