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$399,000

38392 8th St

Spring Grove, IL
Active
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,110
Square Feet
0.55
Lot Size (acres)
1945
Year Built
94
Days On Market

Trade your busy week for quiet mornings by the water at this updated Spring Grove waterfront home. The immediate draw of this property is the sprawling, wide-open yard .55 acre yard leading straight to the water. It offers the rare space to host summer cookouts, let the kids run free, and launch directly into the Chain O'Lakes lifestyle. Inside, the thoughtfully refreshed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout maximizes its 1,110 square feet for low-maintenance living, ensuring your weekends are spent fishing and boating instead of managing home projects. Crucial behind-the-scenes investments are already complete: Permanent Pier (2024), Deck (2022) Bathrooms remodeled (2020) Kitchen refreshed (2020), Roof (2018), whole house generator (2015). Securing a worry-free waterfront retreat in this price bracket is exceptionally rare right now. Bring your boat and your fishing gear and schedule a private showing today to claim your spot on the lake.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
08/25/2026
Listed By
Patricia Smarto · Lakes Realty Group, 2242251139
MLS#
12719970
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
38392 N 8th St, Spring Grove, IL 60081
City
Spring Grove
County
Lake
Neighborhood
J L Shaws
Zip Code
60081

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1945
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
1,110 sq. ft.
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Patio and Porch
Patio, Deck
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.55 Acres
Lot Features
Views
View
Water
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank

Square Footage

Total
1,110 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$399,000
Annual Taxes
$7,442

Schools

52/100
Grant Community High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.2 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Fox Lake
Students
1,836
Student body
63% White · 24% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
34%
Phone
(847) 587-2561
99/100
William L Thompson School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 4.5 mi
City
Lake Villa
Students
654
Student body
70% White · 19% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
20%
Phone
(847) 245-8301
62/100
Emmons Grade School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 4.6 mi
City
Antioch
Students
302
Parent reviews
3.5★ avg · 8 reviews
Student body
85% White · 8% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
14%
Phone
(847) 395-1105
56/100
Olive C Martin School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 3.4 mi
City
Lake Villa
Students
539
Student body
45% White · 43% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
36%
Phone
(847) 245-3400
54/100
Stanton School
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 2.4 mi
City
Fox Lake
Students
298
Student body
69% White · 22% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
56%
Phone
(847) 973-4205
54/100
Johnsburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05 · 3.9 mi
City
Johnsburg
Students
335
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
88% White · 8% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
30%
Phone
(815) 385-3731
53/100
Gavin Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 2.7 mi
City
Ingleside
Students
487
Student body
71% White · 20% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Black
Free/reduced lunch
63%
Phone
(847) 973-3280
53/100
Indian Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05 · 4.7 mi
City
Round Lake Heights
Students
518
Parent reviews
2.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
61% Hispanic / Latino · 21% White · 12% Black
Free/reduced lunch
61%
Phone
(847) 270-9970

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
07/31/2026Listed for sale$399,000

Listed by Patricia Smarto · Lakes Realty Group · 2242251139

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: August 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12719970

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