Madison County property record for 523 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| APN | 19-2-08-27-06-102-020 |
| Primary APN | 19-2-08-27-06-102-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 523 E ACTON AVE |
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| City | WOOD RIVER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62095-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PENNINGS FOURTH ADD LOT 12 50X120 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNINGS FOURTH ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WOOD RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 401102 |
523 E Acton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CNB BANK & TRUST NA |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAKESIDE TITLE AND ESCROW AGENCY |
| Jan 4, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261144 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 523 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2117 |
| Document Number | 0000001144 |
| Map Reference | PB 11 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026R01144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $87.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 523 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2117 |
| Document Number | 0000001145 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026R01145 |
| Name | CNB BANK & TRUST NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.06% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 523 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2117 |
| Document Number | 0000006973 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAKESIDE TITLE AND ESCROW AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 603 GEORGE ST WOOD RIVER IL 620951658, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1658 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 523 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2117 |
| Document Number | 0000000260 |
| Map Reference | PB11 PG51 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018R00260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 523 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2117 |
| Document Number | 0000000261 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R00261 |
| Name | FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 252 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 523 E Acton Ave was $2,679, up 10.6% 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 | $2,679.00 (+10.61%) | $30,600 (+8.36%) Land $5,290 Building $25,310 | $91,800 (+8.36%) Land $15,870 Building $75,930 |
| 2024 | $2,422.00 | $28,240 Land $4,880 Building $23,360 | $84,720 Land $14,640 Building $70,080 |
| 2022 | $2,156.00 | $24,300 Land $4,200 Building $20,100 | $72,973 Land $12,613 Building $60,360 |
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 523 E Acton Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 523 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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