252 S 12th St

Wood River, IL 62095

$87,000
Price
2
Beds
1,031 Sq. Ft.
$84 / Sq. Ft.
1,031
Sq. Ft.
$84
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers great potential for investors or buyers looking to add value with cosmetic updates. The home features an unfinished basement providing ample storage or future finishing possibilities, a detached 1-car garage, and a large yard perfect for outdoor living or expansion. Inside, you’ll find a versatile bonus room that can be used as a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Conveniently located and full of opportunity, this property is being sold as-is, making...This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers great potential for investors or buyers looking to add value with cosmetic updates. The home features an unfinished basement providing ample storage or future finishing possibilities, a detached 1-car garage, and a large yard perfect for outdoor living or expansion. Inside, you’ll find a versatile bonus room that can be used as a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Conveniently located and full of opportunity, this property is being sold as-is, making it an excellent option for those ready to put their personal touch on a solid home.
  1. Listed by Justin Hart • Re/Max Alliance

Property Details for 252 South 12th Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 10:02 AM

Property Details for 252 South 12th Street

StatusActive
MLS #25080702
Days on Market43
Taxes$668 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,490 SF
CountyMadison County IL

Location

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Building Information for 252 South 12th Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,490 SF

Payment Calculator

$480 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$424

Property Taxes

$56

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 252 South 12th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Wood River
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Latitude: 38.857137
  • Longitude: -90.078358
  • Postal Code: 62095
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Bluff View Sub
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 19-2-08-27-12-203-030
  • Tax Annual Amount: $668.00
  • Tax Legal Description: BLUFF VIEW SUBD LOT 9 50 X 129.8
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: WOOD RIVER-HARTFORD DIST 15
  • High School: East Alton/Wood River
  • High School District: Wood River-Hartford DIST 15
  • Middle Or Junior School: WOOD RIVER-HARTFORD DIST 15
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1031.0
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.149
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6490.44
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1031.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain No,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Ownership Type: Private
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17x11
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10x5
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 9.0

Property History for 252 South 12th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25080702

$87,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25080702

$87,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 252 South 12th Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,630Additions$28,640Total$33,270
Tax Record2024$707 ($59 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,031 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,031 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyMADISONAPN19-2-08-27-12-203-030

Schools near 252 South 12th Street

This home is within Roxana Community Unit School District 1.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Roxana Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Central Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Roxana Junior High School
Public - 6 to 8
Roxana Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Roxana Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Central Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Roxana Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Roxana Sr High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 252 South 12th Street, Wood River, IL 62095

252 South 12th Street is a single family home for sale in Wood River, IL 62095. This property was listed for sale on December 16, 2025 by Re/Max Alliance, it's currently listed at $87,000. This listing's school district is Roxana Community Unit School District 1. Nearby schools include South Roxana Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Roxana Junior High School. 252 South 12th Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,031 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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