Welcome home! This 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, 1.5-story home has had all of its original charm and character beautifully brought back to life while adding modern touches to complete the package. Updates within the last 3 years include flooring, lighting, fireplace, countertops, backsplash, and more. Both bathrooms have also been renovated top to bottom with stunning features. The main floor family room is light, bright, and offers a fantastic additional space for entertaining. Two large upstairs bedrooms provide built-in storage and desk space, perfect for a home office or homework area. This home also offers a full basement, giving you even more room for storage or future possibilities. Outside there is a carport plus an oversized 1.5-car garage with alley access offering extra parking and a great workshop space. Additional upgrades include a new electrical service panel and a new sewer line with exterior cleanout installed in 2023. Call today to make sure you get to see all this home has to offer before it is gone.
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Listed by: Market Pro Realty, Inc
$205,000
453 George St, Wood River, IL 62095
4beds
1,075sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
6,751 Square Feet Lot
$202,400 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Extra parkingGreat workshop space
- 55 days |
- 570 |
- 38 |
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Listed by:
Kristina K Woolsey 618-806-5631,
Market Pro Realty, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26008372
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 11x5
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14x10
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18x13
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19x11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,075
- Total interior livable area: 1,075 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,075
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Detached, Detached Carport, Driveway, Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,751 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 135
- Features: City Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 192082218303030
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Watson Howard Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wood River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $112,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,665
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$202,400
$192,000 - $213,000
$1,324/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000$191/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listing removed | $205,000$191/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Contingent | $205,000$191/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000+19.2%$191/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Sold | $172,000+1.8%$160/sqft |
Source: MARIS #23026857 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2023 | Contingent | $169,000$157/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $169,000+160%$157/sqft |
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| 12/27/2022 | Sold | $65,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,665 -11.4% | $37,500 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $3,007 +109.5% | $34,960 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $1,435 -4% | $32,270 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1,495 -1.4% | $30,070 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,516 +0.7% | $28,960 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $1,506 | $28,100 +1.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $27,590 |
| 2017 | $1,497 +2.6% | $27,590 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,459 | $26,930 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,459 | $26,650 |
| 2014 | $1,459 | $26,650 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $1,459 | $27,030 -10.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $30,250 -7.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $32,770 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,770 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,570 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,210 +3.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $27,300 +9.8% |
| 2004 | $1,945 +5.1% | $24,870 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $1,851 +2.3% | $24,220 +3.8% |
| 2002 | $1,809 | $23,340 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,180 +4.1% |
| 2000 | $1,489 | $21,310 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62095
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lewis-Clark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Lewis-Clark Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10East Alton-Wood River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Alton-Wood River Dist 14
- Middle: East Alton-Wood River Dist 14
- High: East Alton/Wood River
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- Illinois
- Madison County
- Wood River
- 62095
- 453 George St
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