500 Columbia Ave

$177,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,098 Sq. Ft.
$161 / Sq. Ft.
1,098
Sq. Ft.
$161
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Come see this charming 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home in a quiet neighborhood located not far off Route 3. Highlights include ranch-style living with wonderful wood floors, updated bathroom, cozy eat-in Kitchen, full basement and 1 car garage with workbench. This home features a full, dry, basement with an already finished Bonus Room, and an open laundry area, and great place to add a recreation room, family room, or extra storage area. This property has an amazingly large back yard, small storage shed...Come see this charming 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home in a quiet neighborhood located not far off Route 3. Highlights include ranch-style living with wonderful wood floors, updated bathroom, cozy eat-in Kitchen, full basement and 1 car garage with workbench. This home features a full, dry, basement with an already finished Bonus Room, and an open laundry area, and great place to add a recreation room, family room, or extra storage area. This property has an amazingly large back yard, small storage shed and a darling patio area for relaxation. A great place if you are starting your home-owners adventure or downsizing for simple living. Make an appointment to see it today!
  1. Listed by Nona Shaw • Tri County Realty, Inc
  2. Listed by Nona Shaw • Tri County Realty, Inc

Property Details for 500 Columbia Avenue

Architectural Style
Ranch
Cross Street
Monroe Street
LISTING UPDATED: 11/11/2025 06:38 AM

Property Details for 500 Columbia Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #25065698
Days on Market41
Taxes$3,018 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyMonroe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Tri County Realty, Inc

Sold By Genstone, LLC

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Building Information for 500 Columbia Avenue

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,126 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$875

Property Taxes

$252

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 500 Columbia Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Waterloo
  • County Or Parish: Monroe
  • Directions: From Route 3, turn onto Columbia Avenue. Property is located a short distance on the right. Corner of Columbia and Monroe Street. Watch for Signs.
  • Latitude: 38.34262649
  • Longitude: -90.15603383
  • Postal Code: 62298
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Pautler Heights 02
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1029
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 07-24-382-006-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,018.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PART LOT 17A Pautler Heights #2
  • Tax Year: 2024
Owner
  • Township: Waterloo
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Aggregate, Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side, On Street, Side By Side, Workshop in Garage
School Information
  • Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
  • High School: Waterloo
  • High School District: Waterloo DIST 5
  • Middle Or Junior School: WATERLOO DIST 5
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1098.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Level, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 39X24X10X242X49X266
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12632.4
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 948.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 150.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Documents Available: Lead Based Paint
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Photos Count: 27
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint,Other,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Ownership Type: Private
Utilities
  • Electric: Single Phase, 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Community
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Basement: 8 ft + Pour, Concrete, Partially Finished, Full, Storage Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Updated Walk-In Shower
  • Room Dimensions: 8x5
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Great Office/Convert to Main Level Laundry
  • Room Dimensions: 10x7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Finished Room at Foot of Stairs
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 11.0

Property History for 500 Columbia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919727087

$177,000—
Nov 10, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919727087

$177,000

+13.7% / yr

Nov 10, 2025

Closed

MARIS #25065698

$177,000—
Nov 10, 2025

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

$177,000—
Nov 10, 2025

Closed

MRED #459881

$177,000—
Nov 5, 2025

Pending

MARIS #25065698

—
Sep 30, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

—
Sep 30, 2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

—
Sep 30, 2025

Active Under Contract

MARIS #25065698

—
Sep 30, 2025

Pending

MRED #459881

—
Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

$169,900—
Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #459881

$169,900—
Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25065698

$169,900—
Oct 28, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500591239

$120,000

-0.3% / yr

Jan 12, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266280222

$125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919727087

$177,000
11/10/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919727087

$177,000

+13.7% / yr

11/10/2025

Closed

MARIS #25065698

$177,000
11/10/2025

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

$177,000
11/10/2025

Closed

MRED #459881

$177,000
11/05/2025

Pending

MARIS #25065698

—
09/30/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

—
09/30/2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

—
09/30/2025

Active Under Contract

MARIS #25065698

—
09/30/2025

Pending

MRED #459881

—
09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459881

$169,900
09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #459881

$169,900
09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25065698

$169,900
10/28/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500591239

$120,000

-0.3% / yr

01/12/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266280222

$125,000

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

Public Records for 500 Columbia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$16,454Additions$40,533Total$56,987
Tax Record2024$3,018 ($252 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt948 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt948 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningWR3CountyMONROEAPN07-24-382-006-000

Schools near 500 Columbia Avenue

This home is within Waterloo Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
W J Zahnow Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Rogers Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Gardner Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Waterloo Junior High School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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