Madison County property record for 242 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $682 (2025) |
| APN | 19-2-08-27-05-103-025 |
| Primary APN | 19-2-08-27-05-103-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 242 E ACTON AVE |
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| City | WOOD RIVER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62095-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PENNINGS ADD LOT 7 8 50X125 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNINGS ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WOOD RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 401101 |
242 E Acton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 E Acton Ave was $682 with exemptions applied, up 2.2% 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 | $682.00 (+2.25%) | $27,300 Land $4,810 Building $22,490 | $81,900 Land $14,430 Building $67,470 |
| 2024 | $667.00 | ||
| 2022 | $687.00 | $21,680 Land $3,820 Building $17,860 | $65,105 Land $11,471 Building $53,634 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 242 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 242 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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