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420 SHORT AVE

WOOD RIVER, IL 62095
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,530 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,386 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$27,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,750

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.31
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
69
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
4
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMADISON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lewis-Clark Jr High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Lewis-Clark Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
East Alton-Wood River High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15

Neighborhood · ZIP 62095These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.129

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,408
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,409 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,142
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,399
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

420 Short Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Wood River 62095
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Madison County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Madison County

How it measures up in Wood River 62095

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wood River 62095.

Living area1,530 ft²
SmallerTypical 986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 420 Short Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWood River 62095Madison County
Living areabigger than1,530 ft²93% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac33% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192525% of homes11% of homes

About 420 Short Ave

When did 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL last sell?

420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL?

420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,530 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL built?

420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL?

420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL is assigned to Lewis-Clark Jr High School (middle), rated C-; Lewis-Clark Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; East Alton-Wood River High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL compare to other homes in Wood River 62095?

Among the 4,180 homes in Wood River 62095, it is bigger than 93% of them (1,530 ft² against a typical 986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1925 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Short Ave, Wood River, IL was $2,386. The county assessed it at $27,250.

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