526 Columbia Rd

$44,000
Price
4
Beds
1,232 Sq. Ft.
$36 / Sq. Ft.
1,232
Sq. Ft.
$36
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Bring All Offers! Investor special or sweat-equity opportunity in the heart of Dupo! Just South of East St. Louis, IL, and across from St. Louis, MO, this 1.5-story home offers over 1,200 sq ft of living space on a 6,534 sq ft lot. The main level includes living, kitchen, bath, and bedrooms, while the upper level provides additional finished rooms ideal for bedrooms, home office, or flex use. Hardwood flooring, block foundation, central A/C, natural gas heat, and public water/sewer in place. Exterior...Bring All Offers! Investor special or sweat-equity opportunity in the heart of Dupo! Just South of East St. Louis, IL, and across from St. Louis, MO, this 1.5-story home offers over 1,200 sq ft of living space on a 6,534 sq ft lot. The main level includes living, kitchen, bath, and bedrooms, while the upper level provides additional finished rooms ideal for bedrooms, home office, or flex use. Hardwood flooring, block foundation, central A/C, natural gas heat, and public water/sewer in place. Exterior features include a 20'x30' detached garage, fenced yard, and alley access. Appliances currently on site (washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven) stay with the sale. Built in 1908, this home has been owned and lived in for decades and is now being sold strictly AS IS. Needs updates/repairs, making it perfect for a rehab loan, flip, or rental portfolio addition. Great location near schools, shopping, and highways for an easy commute. Bring your tools, vision, and offers - priced to sell with room for instant equity!
  1. Listed by Shannon Long • Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
    P: (847)-783-6184 C: (847)-980-8534 shannon.long@bairdwarner.com

Property Details for 526 Columbia Road

Area
Dupo
Township
Dupo
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 12:14 PM

Property Details for 526 Columbia Road

StatusPrice Change
MLS #12487624
Days on Market82
Taxes$3,825 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story / Detached Single
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountySt. Clair County

Location

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Building Information for 526 Columbia Road

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$536 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$217

Property Taxes

$319

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 526 Columbia Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 0
  • High School District: 0
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 0
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1302
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link, Wood
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other (Appliances)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1232
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1232
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 900
  • Upper Sq Ft: 332
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Irregular
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 85x135x39x69.07
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-03T20:50:34
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: Y
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X8
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X10

Property History for 526 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$44,000—
Dec 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$47,000—
Nov 25, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$49,000—
Nov 7, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$52,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$59,000—
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$63,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$69,000—
Oct 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12487624

$70,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$44,000
12/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$47,000
11/25/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$49,000
11/07/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$52,000
10/31/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$59,000
10/23/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$63,000
10/16/2025

Price Change

MRED #12487624

$69,000
10/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12487624

$70,000

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

Public Records for 526 Columbia Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,036Additions$44,013Total$50,049
Tax Record2024$3,825 ($319 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated1975ZoningR1CountyST. CLAIRAPN06-28-0-104-033

Schools near 526 Columbia Road

This home is within Dupo Community Unit School District 196.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bluffview Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Dupo Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Dupo High School
Public9 to 12

Apostolic Learning Academy
Private1 to 12

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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526 Columbia Road is a single family home for sale in Dupo, IL 62239. This property was listed for sale on October 4, 2025 by Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva, it's currently listed at $44,000. This listing's school district is Dupo Community Unit School District 196. Nearby schools include Bluffview Elementary School, Dupo Jr High School and Dupo High School. 526 Columbia Road is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,232 sqft single family home built in 1908.

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