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Last sold for $125,000 on May 12, 2022

2916 FOREST AVE

GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
3
Beds
1
Baths
944 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · May 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$432 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,990
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,970

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
74
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
8
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMADISON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Granite City High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Coolidge Junior High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Granite City Community Unit School District 9

Neighborhood · ZIP 62040These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.139

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,801
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.685 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,153
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,587
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

2916 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Madison County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Madison County

How it measures up in Granite City 62040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Granite City 62040.

Living area944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,025 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 2916 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGranite City 62040Madison County
Living areabigger than944 ft²39% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac49% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195857% of homes42% of homes

About 2916 Forest Ave

When did 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL last sell?

2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL last sold on May 12, 2022 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL?

2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 944 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL built?

2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL?

2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL is assigned to Wilson Elementary School (elementary); Granite City High School (high), rated D-; Coolidge Junior High School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Granite City Community Unit School District 9. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL compare to other homes in Granite City 62040?

Among the 15,267 homes in Granite City 62040, it is bigger than 39% of them (944 ft² against a typical 1,025 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1958 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2916 Forest Ave, Granite City, IL was $432. The county assessed it at $4,990.

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