
Land with Home for Sale in Columbia, Illinois
8861 Gilmore Lake Rd, Columbia, IL 62236
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.
Location
- Street address
- 8861 Gilmore Lake Rd
- County
- Monroe County
- Zip code
- 62236
- School district
- Waterloo DIST 5
- Elevation
- 605 feet
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
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Dist 5 | Elementary | Waterloo DIST 5 |
| Waterloo Dist 5 | Middle | Waterloo DIST 5 |
| Waterloo | High | Waterloo DIST 5 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | Under contract | $400,000 | — | MARIS |
| July 25, 2026 | New listing | $400,000 | — | MARIS |

















































































