$99,500

1638 Poplar St Granite City, IL 62040

$1,182
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
2,088 sqft
0.1 acres
$48 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1638 Poplar St

Welcome to this adorable move-in-ready bungalow that perfectly blends charm, function, and location! Nestled just a short 10-minute drive from the heart of downtown St. Louis, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers versatile living spaces and fresh updates throughout. Step onto the large covered front porch—perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, primary bedroom and bonus room that can easily serve as a home office, or potential 4th bedroom. The newly updated kitchen has direct access to the freshly painted oversized back deck—ideal for entertaining and summer barbecues. Upstairs, 2 generously sized bedrooms flank a cozy loft space. The full basement includes walk-out access to the fenced, level backyard. Fresh paint throughout, a newly updated bathroom vanity, and ready to pass occupancy, mean this home is ready for its new owners. Don’t miss this gem—schedule your showing today and discover everything this sweet bungalow has to offer!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size2,088 sqft
Lot size0.1465 Acres
Year built1921
ParkingDriveway, Gravel, Off Street
MLS #25034587

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway, Gravel, Off Street
  • Exterior: Private Yard, Back Fence, Fence, Porch/Covered, Porch Front
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $99,500
  • Price/SqFt: $47
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,817
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
  • Directions: Located near intersection of Niedringhaus & Lewis and Clark BLVD.
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Living Area: 2,088 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1465 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25034587
  • MLS Name: MARIS2
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Preferred
  • Office Phone: (618) 236-2111

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1638 Poplar St, Granite City, IL 62040 - bungalow-style house with covered porch and a front yard

$99,500

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 12, 2011
Home Sold
$25,000
Jan 05, 2006
Home Sold
$77,000
Aug 24, 2005
Home Sold
$15,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$19,090$1,817
2022$17,490$1,749
2021$16,400$1,696
2020$15,660$1,656
2019$14,840$1,568
2018$14,400$1,568
2017$14,400$1,544

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Bernard Long Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.6 mi

1003 Farrish St

1

Lovejoy Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.8 mi

PO Box 250

2

Frohardt Elementary School

Public District KG-4

3.2 mi

2040 Johnson Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,969. Typical income of Granite City, IL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

38%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • KmartKmart
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • FordFord
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1638 Poplar St

The listing price of 1638 Poplar St property is $99,500.

The property 1638 Poplar St is a house located in Granite City, Illinois, 62040.

Accepting Backup Offers: 1638 Poplar St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 1638 Poplar St are: Bernard Long Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lovejoy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Frohardt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Madison Jr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Coolidge Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Venice Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Madison Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Granite City High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lovejoy Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,817 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 12, 2011 for $25,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1638 Poplar St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1638 Poplar St is 2,088 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1638 Poplar St is 1921.

This home is located at 1638 Poplar St in Granite City, IL and zip code 62040. This 2,088 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $99,500.

Granite City, IL housing market in April 2025 saw over 15 listings sold above listed price, more than 9 sold at listed price and over 26 sold below. In April 2025 in Granite City, IL there were 5.3% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 63 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $125,430 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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