Location, location, location, and priced under $300,000! Nestled at 527 Fairfax Dr, Columbia, IL 62236 in the heart of town. Close to both Main Street and the JB bridge. This is an updated 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom, 2 car garage single-family residence that has a NEW ROOF August of 2025, NEW CARPET Sept 2025, New HVAC in Jan of 2022, and new Tuff Shed in 2020. Freshly painted inside and out this presents nicely and with great curb appeal. This single-family residence, located in sought after Columbia, IL, promises a comfortable lifestyle and lasting memories, with many big ticket maintenance items recently completed.
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Listed by: Re/Max Signature Properties • Craig Wilson • Contact: 618-334-2591
Bought with: eXp Realty
$244,000
527 Fairfax Dr, Columbia, IL 62236
3beds
1,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$242,900 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$1,926 Estimated rent
Home value
$242,900
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Listed by:
Craig Wilson 618-334-2591,
Re/Max Signature Properties
Bought with:
Jena Gibbs, 475201426
eXp Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25066728
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10x9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 9x4
Bathroom
- Description: Hall Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7x5
Dining room
- Description: Kitchen and dinning arear
- Features: Floor Covering: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19x13
Laundry
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8x5
Living room
- Description: Living room and dinning room combo
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20x12
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5x5
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,352
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,352
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 98 x 75 x 98
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0409482017000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Stone Veneer, Wood Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase, Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Wilson Hills 2nd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,960
- Annual tax amount: $4,607
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Sold | $244,000$180/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Pending sale | $244,000$180/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $244,000$180/sqft |
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| 1/11/2026 | Pending sale | $244,000$180/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $244,000-2%$180/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Price change | $249,000-5.7%$184/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $264,000-1.9%$195/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $269,000-3.6%$199/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $279,000$206/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $279,000-3.5%$206/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,000+52.1%$214/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Sold | $190,000-9.5%$141/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Pending sale | $210,000$155/sqft |
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| 12/21/2021 | Contingent | $210,000$155/sqft |
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| 11/4/2021 | Price change | $210,000-2.3%$155/sqft |
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| 10/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000$159/sqft |
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| 9/24/2021 | Contingent | $215,000$159/sqft |
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| 9/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000$159/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,607 +5.2% | $76,320 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $4,378 +17.2% | $71,560 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $3,734 | $66,030 +11.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $59,150 +3.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $57,030 +8.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $52,410 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $3,304 | $52,970 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $3,304 | $53,058 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $3,304 +8.1% | $52,090 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $3,056 +3.1% | $48,500 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $2,964 | $47,820 -16.7% |
| 2012 | $2,964 | $57,400 -2% |
| 2011 | -- | $58,570 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,100 -1.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,990 +2.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,590 +7.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $54,430 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62236
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Parkview Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Columbia Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Columbia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Columbia Dist 4
- Middle: Columbia Dist 4
- High: Columbia
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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- Monroe County
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