Madison County property record for 961 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,051 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Foreclosure |
| APN | 19-2-08-27-08-201-035 |
| Primary APN | 19-2-08-27-08-201-035 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 961 E ACTON AVE |
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| City | WOOD RIVER |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62095-1809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PERSHALLS ADD TO WOOD RIVER LOT PT 19 20 60 X 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | PERSHALLS ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WOOD RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 401102 |
961 E Acton Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2019.
Source: Madison County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1092, ALTON, IL 62002-1092 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193274 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 961 E ACTON AVE, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095-1809 |
| Document Number | 0000003274 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3274 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | SERENITY TITLE AND ESCROW LIMITED, SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW LTD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2403 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON IL 620025615, ALTON, IL 62002-5615 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 E Acton Ave was $2,051, up 8.5% 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 |
| Unified School District | Roxana Community Unit School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,051.00 (+8.52%) | $31,280 Land $6,140 Building $25,140 | $93,840 Land $18,420 Building $75,420 |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 | ||
| 2022 | $1,760.00 | $24,840 Land $4,880 Building $19,960 | $74,595 Land $14,655 Building $59,940 |
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 961 E Acton Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is 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 | 1 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 961 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 435 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 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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