Pontoon Beach
Neighborhood in Mitchell, Illinois
Madison County 62025, 62040
Affordable homes found in Pontoon Beach
Houses in this neighborhood are mostly single-story ranchers or split-levels and feature grassy lawns and paved sidewalks. Most houses offer a one or two-car attached garage, two to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Single-family houses are priced between $125,000 and $350,000, with houses in the lower price range built in the mid-1900s and houses in the upper price range built in the past decade. “Houses in Pontoon Beach are much more affordable than houses in downtown St. Louis, so this area is a common choice for people looking to buy a house without leaving the metropolitan area,” says Hunt.
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Wilson Park is only one park near Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach offers plenty of opportunities to get outside. To the south, Horseshoe Lake State Park boasts nearly 3,000 acres of public land with picnic shelters, playgrounds, camping, bird-watching and outdoor sports facilities. “Horseshoe Lake is a well-known vacation destination for St. Louis residents,” says Hunt. “People flock there in the summer to go camping and boating.”Closer to Pontoon Beach, Wilson Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, as well as a mile-long walking trail, tennis courts, baseball fields and a public pool. During cold weather, the Granite City Ice Rink opens for locals to enjoy ice skating and ice hockey. And it’s not just parks that Pontoon City has to offer. North of Pontoon Beach is Tri-City Speedway, a place to enjoy NASCAR races with friends and neighbors. Head to Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site for an educational activity. This heritage trail site features a range of interactive exhibits, including a replica of Lewis and Clark’s keelboat.
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Pontoon Beach students attend Granite City schools
Students in Pontoon Beach can attend public schools in the Granite City Community Unit School District Number 9. A student may attend Mitchell Elementary School, rated C-plus by Niche before heading to Coolidge Junior High, rated C. Students can receive their diploma from Granite City High School, rated C-plus. The Granite City School Band has received all-district honors in recent years and sent 31 students to the district competition in 2023.
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Route 111 Highway is near Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach is close to Illinois Route 111 Highway, which merges with Route 55 and leads directly to downtown St. Louis, approximately 14 miles south. Getting to the St. Louis Downtown Airport is roughly 15 miles south from Pontoon Beach via Interstate 255. Residents can also take the Metro St. Louis bus into the city.Several restaurants in Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach has several local restaurants to enjoy, including Tres Caminos Pontoon Beach, a Mexican restaurant serving fresh-to-order tacos, fajitas and margaritas. There’s also Uncle Linny’s Food and Brews, serving classic American bar fare like burgers, wings and pretzels with beer cheese. Uncle Linny’s also has an arcade gaming area and outdoor seating. While Pontoon Beach doesn’t have many large groceries within its borders, there is a Schnucks, a Farm Fresh and an ALDI in the nearby Maryland Place neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kamron Wylde
Kamron Wylde
eXp Realty
(618) 602-0859
61 Total Sales
1 in Pontoon Beach
$129,000 Price
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Christie Gassen
Christie Gassen
Hughes Group LLC
(618) 726-9507
43 Total Sales
1 in Pontoon Beach
$113,000 Price
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Susan Thomas
Susan Thomas
Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
(618) 552-9805
46 Total Sales
3 in Pontoon Beach
$21K - $124K Price Range
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Richard Swain
Richard Swain
Keller Williams Marquee
(314) 582-5934
147 Total Sales
1 in Pontoon Beach
$135,000 Price
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Kristi Glasgow
Kristi Glasgow
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Alliance
229 Total Sales
16 in Pontoon Beach
$65K - $270K Price Range
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Kenbra Knight
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Kenbra Knight
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Bailey & Company
(618) 500-6543
149 Total Sales
4 in Pontoon Beach
$108K - $260K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Wilson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lewis and Clark State Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Horseshoe Lake State Park
Dad's Club Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Miner Park
Hartford Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pontoon Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pontoon Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pontoon Beach, Mitchell sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Pontoon Beach, Mitchell over the last 12 months is $172,500, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$184,450
Median Sale Price
$172,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$177,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$114
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,153
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,327
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,000 - $1,200 per month
- Metro Apartments at Granite City
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 4078 Kathy Dr
- Granite City, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,201
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,099
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,269
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
18.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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