Madison County property record for 157 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,895 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 19-2-08-27-05-102-039 |
| Primary APN | 19-2-08-27-05-102-039 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 157 E ACTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WOOD RIVER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62095-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PENNINGS ADD LOT 41 25X120 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNINGS ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WOOD RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 401101 |
157 E Acton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ARK LA TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202114293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Property Address | 157 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R17027 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 157 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000014293 |
| Map Reference | PB 7 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R14293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $124.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000014294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R14294 |
| Name | ARK LA TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 3.38% |
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| Document Number | 0000014295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R14295 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 157 E Acton Ave was $1,895 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.1% from the year before.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison County |
| County Subdivision | Wood River Township |
| Municipality | Wood River City |
| Secondary School District | East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,895.00 (+13.13%) | $27,570 Land $2,410 Building $25,160 | $82,710 Land $7,230 Building $75,480 |
| 2024 | $1,675.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,417.00 | $21,890 Land $1,910 Building $19,980 | $65,736 Land $5,736 Building $60,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 157 E Acton Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 157 E Acton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BETHALTO serves 15,210 people · EPA ID IL1190150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 724 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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