655 E Penning Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
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OFF MARKET

655 E Penning Ave
Wood River, IL 62095

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 884 sqft

$80,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026

$80,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 884 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
884 sqft
Price/Sqft
$92

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 655 E Penning Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Three bedroom one bath home in a quiet neighborhood. Full basement with washer and dryer hook up. Fenced back yard with a one car garage. Five minutes to 255 and eleven minutes to SIUE. Pets accepted with addition non-refundable fee of $300 and monthly pet rent of $25 per pet. No utilities included. Rent is $1000 per month with refundable security deposit of $1000. Background and credit check required for all adults applying. Other requirements are income of 3 times the rent in provable income (most recent pay stubs or last two months of bank statements). Updated bathroom pictures to be posted.

Owner pays for water,sewer and trash pickup. Pets allowed with non-refundable pet deposit of $300 + monthly pet rent of $25/dog.
655 E Penning Ave, Wood River, IL 62095 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 884 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $32,500 on Jul 7, 2017 (3,150% above the $1,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 31, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $80,900, with a rent estimate of $1,288/month.

Home Details for 655 E Penning Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 655 E Penning Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
623 E Lorena Ave, Wood River, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$38,500
02/17/26
3
1
984 sqft
359 E Penning Ave, Wood River, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$34,000
06/05/26
3
1
924 sqft
536 McHugh St, Wood River, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$98,000
05/01/26
3
1
848 sqft
725 Halloran Ave, Wood River, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$35,000
11/04/25
3
2
1,654 sqft
316 N 3rd St, Wood River, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$32,500
07/23/26
2
1
848 sqft
867 E Penning Ave, Wood River, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$70,000
11/26/25
2
1
941 sqft
535 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$120,000
08/29/25
3
1
1,166 sqft
821 E Lorena Ave, Wood River, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$85,000
10/03/25
2
1
1,068 sqft
545 E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$112,000
12/05/25
2
1
1,015 sqft
409 N 6th St, Wood River, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$119,600
06/03/26
2
1
1,103 sqft

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Around this home

What Locals Say about Wood River

At least 80 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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  • Hannahpilger56
    "Many events take place in this neighborhood! I absolutely love living here and highlight recommend living here! "
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  • Kipsparrowk
    "Nice neighborhood. People take care of their houses on Willow! Very friendly people, walk, ride bikes. "
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  • Mollyjoywyatt
    "Beautiful, older, well kept neighborhood. Roxana school district. Friendly people, lots of walkers, runners & dog walkers. Easy to get to STL In under 30 minutes."
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  • Jodi L.
    "Don’t let kids out after dark. Maybe not even during the day by themselves. Lots of drug dealers everywhere "
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  • Carolyn K.
    "The residents here are iffy. Lots of sketchy people running around. There's a couple halfway houses and section 8 houses within a few blocks of me that tend to cause trouble."
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  • Carolyn K.
    "It's hit and miss depending on what street you live on. some will be well maintained with greet neighbors, and others are rough. sidewalks are in poor condition, dirty and usually have broken glass cluttering them which makes it hard to walk dogs. "
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  • Kim D.
    "This area is very nice. People around here are very friendly and it’s a great place to raise your kids. "
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  • Lklamere4
    "We are all very familiar with each other’s animals and know them by name. Our neighbors are all super awesome "
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  • Quinn M.
    "farmers market downtown during the summer and fall. 7th Street has an annual yard sale. block parties occur every summer. "
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  • Miranda M.
    "The dogs in this community are welcome here. They seem to be safe and always on a leash. If I had a dog I would feel safe to take it outside here."
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  • Quinn M.
    "we have a lot of dog walkers in the area. it's a tight neighborhood with little traffic. don't forget to pick up your poop! "
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  • Jenna G.
    "the drive around here is easy, friendly looking people all around, and lots of animals. Everyone has dogs and that is an A+ in my book"
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  • Luckemomma
    "I live in the area. I've not had any issues with thefts. Neighbors are great. Schools are within walking distance. Parks and pool are also in walking distance. Family, kid and pet friendly area! Safe and quiet neighborhood. We love it here!!"
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  • Luckemomma
    "I live in the area. The park and pool are within walking distance as are the schools. We have great teachers and a wonderful community. I've had no trouble with theft of any kind. Our neighbors look out for one another and are always willing to lend a hand. Our neighborhood is also very quiet. It's just a great place to live and raise a family!"
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  • lkersey12
    "great neighborhood, a wonderful place to raise a family. just minutes from the roundhouse and aquatic center and the high school. "
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  • Sue F.
    "I live in this neighborhood, and appreciate the peaceful enjoyment of this well established neighborhood. Located convenient to major interstates makes an easy commute to St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base as well as International Airport."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 31, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Jan 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000
Jan 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Jan 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000
Dec 16, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 655 E Penning Ave

  • What is 655 E Penning Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 655 E Penning Ave in Wood River, IL is $80,900.
  • What is the price history for 655 E Penning Ave?
    655 E Penning Ave in Wood River, IL last sold for $32,500 in July 2017.
  • Is Wood River a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wood River is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Wood River?
    Residents describe Wood River, IL as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Wood River, IL.
  • Does 655 E Penning Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 655 E Penning Ave in Wood River, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 655 E Penning Ave have parking?
    Yes, 655 E Penning Ave in Wood River, IL has on-site parking.

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