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Listed by: Genstone, LLC • Michael Zouglas • Contact: 618-800-2928
Bought with: RE/MAX Alliance
$50,000
72 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
2beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,009 Square Feet Lot
$50,200 Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$1,013 Estimated rent
Home value
$50,200
$47,000 - $54,000
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Modern finishesSolid bonesGenerous lotSun-filled living spacesCozy layoutWelcoming porch
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Listed by:
Michael Zouglas 618-800-2928,
Genstone, LLC
Bought with:
Lisa Barnhart, 475.186908
RE/MAX Alliance
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25054414
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 988
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 192082705103001
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pennings Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wood River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,650
- Annual tax amount: $2,162
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 99 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $50,000$51/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $50,000-8.9%$51/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Pending sale | $54,900$56/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $54,900-8.3%$56/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $59,900$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,162 +7.4% | $31,550 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $2,013 +6.8% | $29,410 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $1,885 +5% | $27,150 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1,794 +3.5% | $25,300 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,734 +4.7% | $24,370 +3% |
| 2019 | $1,656 | $23,650 +5.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $22,470 -2.2% |
| 2017 | $1,532 +2.6% | $22,980 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,493 | $22,430 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,493 | $22,190 |
| 2014 | $1,493 | $22,190 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $1,493 | $22,510 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $23,590 -8.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,690 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,690 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $24,750 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $22,110 +9.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,230 +9.8% |
| 2004 | $1,498 +4.9% | $18,420 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $1,427 +2.1% | $17,940 +3.8% |
| 2002 | $1,398 | $17,290 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,440 +4.1% |
| 2000 | $1,060 | $15,790 |
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Neighborhood: 62095
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lewis-Clark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lewis-Clark Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 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
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Wood River
- 62095
- 72 E Acton Ave
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