737 Madison Ave, Wood River, IL, 62095
About This Home
Welcome home to this charming 5-bedroom traditional home offering space, character, and endless possibilities! Start your mornings or unwind in the evenings on the cute enclosed front porch, the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. Inside, you'll find an open living and dining room, five nicely sized bedrooms, a charming kitchen featuring original details, and plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The full unfinished basement provides abundant storage space and potential. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard creates a welcoming setting for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Enjoy summer days on the deck overlooking the above-ground pool, while the sectioned off dog run offers a convenient space for your four-legged family members. Parking and storage are plentiful with off-street parking, a driveway with carport, alley access, and a garage/shed for additional storage or workspace. Move right in and enjoy the home's charm as-is, or bring your ideas and updates to add even more value. Don't miss this opportunity to own this special home with character, outdoor amenities, and room to grow! A MUST See.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,438
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,483
- Total interior livable area: 1,483 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 192082707205038
- Special condition: Listing As Is
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Lot size: 6,250 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Landscaped,Near Public Transit
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 125
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Alley Access,Carport,Covered,Detached,Driveway,Garage,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $869 | $10,428 |
| Home Insurance * | $176 | $2,112 |
| Property Taxes | $256 | $3,072 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,431 | $17,172 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $172,000 |
| 2026-07-11 | Contingent | $172,000 |
| 2026-06-15 | Price change | $172,000 |
| 2026-06-06 | Listed for sale | $177,900 |
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