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

Madison County property record for 856 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 743 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,809 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$155,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$2,450 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale
APN19-2-08-27-07-205-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-2-08-27-07-205-025

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area743 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area8,809 sqft (0.202 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 E FERGUSON AVE
CityWOOD RIVER
StateIL
Zip62095-2150
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDULANEYS FIRST SUBD LOT 1 2 & PT VAC STREET 70.3 X 125.3 X IRR
Legal SubdivisionDULANEYS FIRST SUBD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Township / Civil DivisionWOOD RIVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2043
Census Tract401102

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address856 E FERGUSON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2150
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202423011
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IL
Recording DateApr 25, 2024
Property Address856 E FERGUSON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-2150
Document Number0000010612
Map ReferencePB 7 PG 61
Instrument DateApr 24, 2024
Instrument2024R10612
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2024
Title CompanyTRI-COUNTY TITLE AND ESCROW INC, TRI COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$75.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1048 WASHINGTON AVE, ALTON, IL 62002-2870

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$2,450.00 (+43.44%)$27,990 (+25.91%) Land $11,670 Building $16,320$83,970 (+25.78%) Land $35,010 Building $48,960
2024$1,708.00 (+18.04%)
2022$1,447.00$22,230 Land $9,270 Building $12,960$66,757 Land $27,838 Building $38,919

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Wisper ISP.

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