3949 Lake St

Granite City, IL 62040

$125,000
Price
1
Bed
1,026 Sq. Ft.
$122 / Sq. Ft.
1,026
Sq. Ft.
$122
per Sq. Ft.
Coming Soon
Coming Soon

Description

Come check out this hidden gem close to highways but off the beaten track. This lakefront home is on just over a half acre and is partially fenced. Home has one bedroom but so much potential to frame in another bedroom off the extremely long living room. As you enter the home you will find den/bonus room that was used as a bedroom by previous owner. Living room is huge and has a gas fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen has beautiful new maple cabinets with built-in microwave. Electric stove will stay....Come check out this hidden gem close to highways but off the beaten track. This lakefront home is on just over a half acre and is partially fenced. Home has one bedroom but so much potential to frame in another bedroom off the extremely long living room. As you enter the home you will find den/bonus room that was used as a bedroom by previous owner. Living room is huge and has a gas fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen has beautiful new maple cabinets with built-in microwave. Electric stove will stay. Spacious pantry as well. Large walk-in hall closet previously housed a bathroom. Full bath has been updated and has big closet for additional storage. Awesome sunroom leads to back yard and affords spectacular views of the lake. Very deep driveway leads to 2 car detached garage w/openers. Additional 1 car garage with workshop was built on back of 2 car garage. Full unfinished basement was waterproofed by woods basement systems. Rec room/family room potential in lower level with moveable bar. Lots of light streams in thru glass block windows. Hi-efficiency furnace. Washer and gas dryer will stay. Updated electric. Age of hvac and roof are unknown. Thermal windows. Providing aphw not to exceed $650. This is a special home in great area with so much potential!
  1. Listed by Judith Browning • Nester Realty

Property Details for 3949 Lake Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow,Cottage
Cross Street
BRUENE
LISTING UPDATED: 02/04/2026 04:20 PM

Property Details for 3949 Lake Street

StatusComing Soon
MLS #26006074
Days on Market-
Taxes$1,527 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,300 SF
CountyMadison County IL

Location

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Building Information for 3949 Lake Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$736 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$609

Property Taxes

$127

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3949 Lake Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Granite City
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: HWY 111 TO BRUENE TO RIGHT ON LAKE STREET. HOME WILL BE ON THE LEFT.
  • Latitude: 38.728616
  • Longitude: -90.073343
  • Postal Code: 62040
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: NONE
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 17-2-20-11-05-101-044
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,527.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
Owner
  • Township: Pontoon Beach
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: GRANITE CITY DIST 9
  • High School: Granite City
  • High School District: Granite City DIST 9
  • Middle Or Junior School: GRANITE CITY DIST 9
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1026.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5349
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23300.24
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1026.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Available: Aerial Photos,Lead Based Paint,Other
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Disclosures: Code Compliance Required,Lead Paint,Occupancy Permit Required
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
Utilities
  • Electric: Single Phase, Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Basement: Block, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Tilt-In Windows
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: HUGE LIVING ROOM HAS GAS FIREPLACE (OWNER NEVER USED). COULD FUNCTION AS 2 ROOMS. POSSIBLE LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM COMBO.
  • Room Dimensions: 27x11
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: DEN WAS PREVIOUSLY USED AS A BEDROOM BUT NO CLOSET AND LEADS TO BATHROOM
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM WITH LARGE CLOSET.
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH SPACIOUS PANTRY. CERAMIC TILE FLOORING. NEW MAPLE CABINETRY. NEWER BUILT=IN MICROWAVE
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: GLASSED-IN SUNROOM AFFORDS GREAT VIEWS OF BACKYARD AND LAKE.
  • Room Dimensions: 24x6
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Width: 6.0

Property History for 3949 Lake Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500166967

$95,000—
Oct 14, 2022

Closed

MARIS #22057497

$95,000—
Sep 12, 2022

Active Under Contract

MARIS #22057497

—
Sep 10, 2022

Pending

MARIS #22057497

—
Aug 31, 2022

Listed (Active)

MARIS #22057497

$98,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500166967

$95,000
10/14/2022

Closed

MARIS #22057497

$95,000
09/12/2022

Active Under Contract

MARIS #22057497

—
09/10/2022

Pending

MARIS #22057497

—
08/31/2022

Listed (Active)

MARIS #22057497

$98,500

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

Public Records for 3949 Lake Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,680Additions$20,710Total$31,390
Tax Record2024$1,527 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,026 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,026 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1935CountyMADISONAPN17-2-20-11-05-101-044

Schools near 3949 Lake Street

This home is within Granite City Community Unit School District 9.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Grigsby Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Coolidge Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Granite City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Grigsby Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Grigsby Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Coolidge Middle School
Public7 to 8

Granite City High School
Public9 to 12

Grigsby Middle School
Public5 to 6

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 3949 Lake Street, Granite City, IL 62040

3949 Lake Street is a single family home Coming Soon in Granite City, IL 62040. This property is currently priced at $125,000. This listing's school district is Granite City Community Unit School District 9. Nearby schools include Grigsby Intermediate School, Coolidge Middle School and Granite City High School. 3949 Lake Street is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 1,026 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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