$49,000
SOLD OCT 24, 2025

79 E Lorena Ave Wood River, IL 62095

2 Beds
1 Bath
910 Sq Ft
4,169 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$54 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • High Ceiling
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of October 2025

Very nice and move-in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring an eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry and an enclosed front porch. Partial unfinished basement for storage. Updates include roof approx. 10 years old, thermal windows approx. 8 years old and a new water heater in 2025. Shed included and off-street parking available at the rear of the home. Home to be sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tara Barber

RE/MAX Alliance License #475128006 Listed on: 09/18/2025

RE/MAX Alliance

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Shipley

QDM Real Estate, LLC License #475216340

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 4,169 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33.3 x 125.2
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 910 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Alley Access
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • East Alton-Wood River Dist 14 Elementary School
  • Wood River-Hartford Dist 15 Middle School
  • East Alton/Wood River High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-2-08-27-05-103-055

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,283

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

4,169 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Directions: Corner of 1st St. & Lorena Ave.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0957
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-288-7100
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Pennings Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 910
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Financial Info Electric: Ameren
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Laminate
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 910.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Laminate
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Laminate
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Laminate
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • PreviousStatus: Active Under Contract
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 0
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 0.00
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Green Building Features: Basement
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER DIST 14
  • Junior High Dist: East Alton-Wood River DIST 14
  • High School: East Alton/Wood River
  • Middle Or Junior School: WOOD RIVER-HARTFORD DIST 15

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33.3 x 125.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4168.69
  • Parcel Number: 19-2-08-27-05-103-055

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1283

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 24, 2025
Sold by
Skenderi Qemal
Bought by
Jw Properties Of Bemidji Llc
Seller's Agent
Tara Barber
RE/MAX Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Robert Shipley
QDM Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$49,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-18.2%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$54,113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,113
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.08%
Original Mortgage
$39,200
Outstanding Balance
$39,163
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$13,565

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2014
Sold by
Karlas Michael
Bought by
Skenderi Qemal

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2012
Sold by
Strasen Robert and Strasen Carrie
Bought by
Karlas Michael
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $49,000 Serenity Title & Escrow Ltd
Warranty Deed $14,000 Community Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $14,000 Community Title & Escrow
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $39,200 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $49,000 -18.2% $54 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $59,900 -- $66 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,302 $15,170 $2,970 $12,200
2023 $1,302 $14,140 $2,770 $11,370
2022 $1,234 $13,050 $2,560 $10,490
2021 $1,127 $12,170 $2,390 $9,780
2020 $1,102 $11,720 $2,300 $9,420
2019 $1,063 $11,370 $2,230 $9,140
2018 $1,032 $10,810 $2,120 $8,690
2017 $437 $4,720 $2,070 $2,650
2016 $439 $4,720 $2,070 $2,650
2015 $1,022 $4,670 $2,050 $2,620
2014 $1,022 $11,200 $2,050 $9,150
2013 $1,022 $11,360 $2,080 $9,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25063189

MARIS MLS

APN: 19-2-08-27-05-103-055

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