Charming and updated home in Waterloo! This adorable 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is nestled on a spacious half-acre lot in a convenient location. With two bedrooms on the main level featuring original hardwood floors and a large upstairs bedroom, there’s plenty of space to spread out. The bright and airy living room, filled with natural light from its windows, creates a welcoming space to relax and entertain. The recently updated back patio is perfect for outdoor gatherings, while the attached 1-car garage adds extra convenience. Laundry is located in the unfinished basement. Enjoy peace of mind with numerous updates: new stove, fridge, and dishwasher (2023), furnace and A/C (2022), water heater (2023), and sewer line replacement (2018/2019). The roof is just 9 years old, and all other flooring has been updated. The kitchen is a dream with soft-close cabinet doors.This rare find in Waterloo is perfect for anyone looking for an updated and move-in-ready home. Schedule your showing today!
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Listing Provided by: eXp Realty
Bought with: eXp Realty
$250,000
304 Columbia Ave, Waterloo, IL 62298
3beds
1,287sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.5 Acres Lot
$268,800 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$1,529 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,800
$255,000 - $285,000
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Original hardwood floorsRecently updated back patioSpacious half-acre lotSoft-close cabinet doors
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Listing Provided by:
Monica Schmidt 618-567-9203,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Carla S Mercer, 475152483
eXp Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25002604
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8x12
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 434
- Dimensions: 31x14
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5x8
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 16x22
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18x13
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,287
- Total interior livable area: 1,287 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,287
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: .5
Details
- Parcel number: 0724449022000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Waterloo
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $250,000+11.1%$194/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25002604 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$175/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25002604 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Contingent | $225,000$175/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25002604 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+92.3%$175/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25002604 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2016 | Sold | $117,000-4.8%$91/sqft |
Source: MARIS #4500798 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2016 | Pending sale | $122,900$95/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Advantage Real Estate, Inc. #4500798 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2016 | Price change | $122,900-6.9%$95/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #4500798 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $132,000$103/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,949 +1.1% | $52,850 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $2,917 -0.3% | $52,360 +0.8% |
| 2022 | $2,926 | $51,920 +0.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $51,870 +1.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $51,330 +8.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $47,230 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $2,685 | $45,640 -1.8% |
| 2017 | $2,685 | $46,482 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $2,685 +68.4% | $46,810 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $1,595 +3.9% | $43,920 -2.1% |
| 2014 | $1,535 | $44,880 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $1,535 | $44,950 -1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,530 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $45,540 -4.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $47,650 +2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,350 +7.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $43,240 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62298
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAW J Zahnow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Waterloo Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Waterloo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waterloo Dist 5
- Middle: Waterloo Dist 5
- High: Waterloo
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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