4903 Columbia St

1,709 Sq. Ft.
$41 / Sq. Ft.
1,709
Sq. Ft.
$41
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Bona fide country feel and peacefulness on a quiet corner lot, yet tucked conveniently right in town. Located a short walk from Foster Township Park but with easy access to IL-255. Easy one level living with main floor laundry. Spacious kitchen features good layout with cook-top island, Frigidaire Gallery built-in wall oven/microwave, and custom rustic-style cabinetry. Water heater installed 2018, many new windows installed 2018, kitchen appliances (stainless wall oven/microwave, electric cook-top,...Bona fide country feel and peacefulness on a quiet corner lot, yet tucked conveniently right in town. Located a short walk from Foster Township Park but with easy access to IL-255. Easy one level living with main floor laundry. Spacious kitchen features good layout with cook-top island, Frigidaire Gallery built-in wall oven/microwave, and custom rustic-style cabinetry. Water heater installed 2018, many new windows installed 2018, kitchen appliances (stainless wall oven/microwave, electric cook-top, and dishwasher) installed 2018, 3-ton AC condenser and evaporator coil installed 2019, septic baffle/pipe replaced 2019, sliding glass deck door replaced 2020, clothes washer/dryer new 2020, smart wifi thermostat installed 2021, plumbing upgraded 2024 (re-piping/drains/vents). Several outbuildings offer plenty of storage. Deep backyard along dead-end street is already prepared for your gardening. Good-sized rural-esque lot but not too much to maintain. Home warranty protection plan (supreme coverage option) offered by Seller. Come take a look! Property boasts lots of potential but is in need of some TLC/renovation. Listing agent has ownership interest. Sale to be in as-is condition with Seller not liable to make any repairs/modifications. All personal property items located on property at time of Closing to be included in sale in as-is condition, with no warranties of any kind. Green storage outbuilding to be excluded from sale.
  1. Listed by Scott Yanta • Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors

Property Details for 4903 Columbia Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Cross Street
Main St
LISTING UPDATED: 01/27/2026 11:37 AM

Property Details for 4903 Columbia Street

StatusPending
MLS #25053693
Days on Market147
Taxes$1,888 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size-
CountyMadison County IL

Location

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Building Information for 4903 Columbia Street

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$498 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$341

Property Taxes

$157

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4903 Columbia Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Alton
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: GPS-Friendly; IL-255 to exit 13 for Fosterburg Rd, turn left onto Seiler Rd, turn right onto Columbia St, home is on left; OR Fosterburg Rd south, right on Main St, right on Columbia St, home is on left
  • Latitude: 38.972155
  • Longitude: -90.075896
  • Postal Code: 62002
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Fosterburg (Foster Township)
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 7756
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 20-2-02-14-03-301-013
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,888.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ORIGINAL TOWN LOT PT 1-4-5 & 8 66X233
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached
  • Parking Total: 2.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: ALTON DIST 11
  • High School: Alton
  • High School District: Alton DIST 11
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALTON DIST 11
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1709.0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Common Ground, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.353
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 66 X 233
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Other Structures: Equipment Shed, Garage(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Utility Building, Workshop
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1709.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Documents Available: Aerial Photos,Appraisal,Floor Plan,Legal Description,Title Report
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 46
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Disclosures: Agent Owned,See Seller's Disclosure,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Cellar, Crawl Space, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Tub
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x16
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x16
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x16
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 6x9
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 6x14
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 14.0

Property History for 4903 Columbia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 1, 2026

Pending

MARIS #25053693

—
Aug 15, 2025

Active Under Contract

MARIS #25053693

—
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25053693

$69,900—
Aug 17, 2018

Closed

MARIS #18020327

$28,500—
Aug 16, 2018

Closed

MARIS #18020327

$34,900—
Aug 16, 2018

Closed

MARIS #18020327

$28,500—
Jul 31, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #629572688

$28,500—
Jul 22, 2018

Pending

MARIS #18020327

—
Mar 23, 2018

Price Change

MARIS #18020327

$67,600—
Mar 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

MARIS #18020327

$34,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/01/2026

Pending

MARIS #25053693

—
08/15/2025

Active Under Contract

MARIS #25053693

—
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25053693

$69,900
08/17/2018

Closed

MARIS #18020327

$28,500
08/16/2018

Closed

MARIS #18020327

$34,900
08/16/2018

Closed

MARIS #18020327

$28,500
07/31/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #629572688

$28,500
07/22/2018

Pending

MARIS #18020327

—
03/23/2018

Price Change

MARIS #18020327

$67,600
03/23/2018

Listed (Active)

MARIS #18020327

$34,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4903 Columbia Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,790Additions$29,820Total$32,610
Tax Record2024$1,888 ($157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,378 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountyMADISONAPN20-2-02-14-03-301-013

Schools near 4903 Columbia Street

This home is within Alton Community Unit School District 11.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lovejoy Elementary School
PublicK to 2

Alton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alton High School
Public9 to 12

Mark Twain School
PublicK to 12

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