480 George Street

Wood River, IL 62095

Cottage, English

Wood River, IL 62095

480 George Street

$189,900

MLS#: 26050929

Status: Active

Listing provided by: Elite Land & Auction Co, LLC

Listing agent phone: None

Last update: 9 days ago

On site: a month ago

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Charming Brick Home with Space, Character & Endless Possibilities! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 1.5-story brick residence offering over 2,141 +/- square feet of finished living space on a spacious corner lot. Blending classic character within this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home provides exceptional flexibility for families, entertaining, or working from home. The main level features a comfortable living room, formal dining room, functional kitchen, and a bright sunroom perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. The dining room can easily serve as a fourth bedroom, home office, or hobby room to fit your needs. Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized primary suite complete with an incredible 5' x 28' walk-in closet and a full bath. The finished lower level adds even more living space, with an additional family room and a half bath, making it ideal for guests, teenagers, or multi-generational living. Outside, enjoy a detached garage, extra concrete parking, a vinyl privacy fence, and a generous yard with ample space for outdoor activities. The roof on this home was replaced in the summer of 2025. If you're looking for a solid home with character, flexible living space, and room to make it your own, this is one you won't want to miss.

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1940

Sq.Footage

2,141

Features

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1661.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Dual, Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    2

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Brick, Vinyl Siding

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.16

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    6,969

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Cottage, English

Price

  • Sales Price

    $189,900

  • Tax Amount

    $3,939

  • Sq. Footage

    2,141

  • Price/SqFt

    $88

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER DIST 14

  • Middle School

    EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER DIST 14

  • High School

    East Alton/Wood River

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

  • County

    Madison

  • Elementary School

    EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER DIST 14

  • Middle School

    EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER DIST 14

  • High School

    East Alton/Wood River

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