53 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095 Property Records

Madison County property record for 53 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details4,720 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,720 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$160,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill$2,287 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Jul 2022 Sale
+ 2 more
APN19-2-08-28-08-203-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-2-08-28-08-203-030

Interior

Building Area4,720 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Lot Area4,720 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 59 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address53 E FERGUSON AVE
CityWOOD RIVER
StateIL
Zip62095-1949
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal DescriptionCHESSENS SUBD PT RIVERVIEW ADD LOT PT 37 38 59X80
Legal SubdivisionCHESSENS SUBD
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Township / Civil DivisionWOOD RIVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3034
Census Tract401101

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of July 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address244 WOODLAND DR, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-5349
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 25, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
MADISON COUNTY TITLE
Jul 19, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
SERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW
Apr 16, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
MADISON COUNTY TITLE
Jul 10, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
SNK & ASSOCIATES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20262026R18058
Prior Transfer DateApr 11, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000011159
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateJun 25, 2026
Property Address53 E FERGUSON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1949
Document Number0000018058
Instrument DateJun 24, 2026
Instrument202618058
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2026
Title CompanyMADISON COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$24,240.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address244 WOODLAND DR, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-5349
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateJul 19, 2022
Property Address53 E FERGUSON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1949
Document Number0000024024
Map ReferencePB 7 PG 58
Instrument DateJul 18, 2022
Instrument2022R24024
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022
Title CompanySERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$217.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 WILLOW HILL RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63124-2070

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateApr 16, 2018
Property Address53 E FERGUSON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1949
Document Number0000011159
Instrument DateApr 11, 2018
Instrument11159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2018
Title CompanyMADISON COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address6 EASTWAY CT MARYVILLE IL 620626669, MARYVILLE, IL 62062-6669

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateJul 10, 2017
Property Address53 E FERGUSON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1949
Document Number0000022673
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument22673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanySERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$225.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3408 OAK DR ALTON IL 620021907, ALTON, IL 62002-1907

Mortgage

Document Number22674
DateJul 10, 2017
Instrument22674
Lender
NameSNK & ASSOCIATES INC
Address340 MARQUIS AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1128
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJul 9, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMadison County
County SubdivisionWood River Township
MunicipalityWood River City
Secondary School DistrictEast Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,287.00 (+10.54%)$26,130 (+25.93%) Land $11,410 Building $14,720$78,390 (+25.8%) Land $34,230 Building $44,160
2024$2,069.00 (+12.38%)
2022$1,841.00$20,750 Land $9,060 Building $11,690$62,312 Land $27,207 Building $35,105

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBETHALTO
serves 15,210 people · EPA ID IL1190150
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Wisper ISP
Fixed Wireless
400 / 30
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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