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8861 Gilmore Lake Rd, Columbia, IL 62236

$400,000
5 acres
Pending sale
Under contract

Peace, privacy, and picturesque country living await on this beautiful 5-acre property in Columbia. Offering a park-like setting with mature trees, a tranquil pond, and located within the desirable Waterloo Community School District. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, offering move-in-ready comfort in a truly serene setting. Inside, the eat-in kitchen with pantry flows nicely into a separate dining room featuring a tray ceiling currently used as a sitting room perfect for morning coffee. The inviting living room boasts a bay window, cozy gas fireplace, and built-in bookshelves, the perfect spot to unwind. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new double vanity, and major updates include new HVAC, newer stainless steel appliances (washer/dryer stay!), and most windows replaced with quality Pella windows. Downstairs, the basement's painted concrete floors and painted ceiling make it easy to finish into additional living space down the road. Outside, enjoy the back patio overlooking the grounds, plus a versatile outbuilding ideal for a workshop, storage, or endless other possibilities. Five acres of trees, water, and quiet country living, just minutes from Columbia or Waterloo makes it the perfect location. Schedule your appointment today.

1,728
Sq feet
3
Beds
2
Full baths
1978
Built

Location

Street address
8861 Gilmore Lake Rd
Zip code
62236
School district
Waterloo DIST 5
Elevation
605 feet
Coordinates
38.3887, -90.1211

Property details

Acreage
5 acres
MLS #
MARIS 26046650
Posted

Parcels

  • 08-05-300-004-000

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

Waterfront
Pond
Features
Level, Many Trees, Pond On Lot

Exterior

Parking
Garage, Off Street, Open
Pool
Patio
Structures
Outbuilding

Structure

Style
Ranch
Stories
1
Basement
Full, Sump Pump
Water
Well
Sewer
Aerobic Septic
Heating
Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Shingle
Windows
Bay Window(s)

Interior

Room Count
6
Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
Flooring
Laminate, Tile-Ceramic
Fireplaces
Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
Bookcases, Crown Molding, Eat-In Kitchen

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
WaterPublicAvailable
GasPropaneConnected

Nearby schools

NameTypeDistrict
Waterloo Dist 5ElementaryWaterloo DIST 5
Waterloo Dist 5MiddleWaterloo DIST 5
WaterlooHighWaterloo DIST 5

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
July 30, 2026Under contract$400,000MARIS
July 25, 2026New listing$400,000MARIS
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This 5-acre property is located at 8861 Gilmore Lake Rd in Columbia, IL 62236. The property is pending sale. It has a 1,728 square foot 3-bedroom, 2-bath house built in 1978.

Listed by Strano & Associates, (618) 779-6021

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