Spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath home with a functional layout and tons of potential! This home features a main-level primary suite, offering convenience and privacy, along with an impressive two-story living room with soaring ceilings, skylights and a cozy gas fireplace as the focal point. The open staircase overlooking the living room adds to the airy feel, while the formal dining room provides the perfect flex space for a home office or additional living area. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space, a center island and an adjoining breakfast area with great natural light. Upstairs, you’ll find 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath, giving plenty of room to spread out.
This home is priced with updates in mind, making it a great opportunity for a buyer to add their own style and build equity. With its strong layout, vaulted living space and desirable main-floor primary, this one is full of potential! Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Scott Air Force Base, and easy access to I-64, this home offers both comfort and accessibility.
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Listed by: Homes By Janell • Janell M Schmittling • Contact: 618-444-6141
Bought with: Real Broker LLC
$310,000
973 Columbia Ave, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
3beds
1,622sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$312,300 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,070 Estimated rent
Home value
$312,300
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Cozy gas fireplaceCenter islandFormal dining roomMain-level primary suite
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Listed by:
Janell M Schmittling 618-444-6141,
Homes By Janell,
Janell M Schmittling 618-444-6141,
Homes By Janell
Bought with:
Christopher M Kelly, 475.178639
Real Broker LLC
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26017838
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,622
- Total interior livable area: 1,622 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,622
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Fenced,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0334.0405009
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fox Creek 1st Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairview Heights
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,894
- Annual tax amount: $5,029
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $310,000+4.2%$191/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26017838 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2026 | Contingent | $297,500$183/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26017838 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $297,500$183/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26017838 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,029 +9.9% | $88,894 +13% |
| 2023 | $4,576 +8.1% | $78,653 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $4,231 +3.6% | $72,344 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $4,084 +1.7% | $68,663 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $4,016 +4.2% | $67,383 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $3,853 -8.8% | $65,042 -5.6% |
| 2018 | $4,227 +4.9% | $68,874 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $4,029 | $66,080 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $4,029 -3.6% | $64,588 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $4,179 +4.5% | $64,315 -1.8% |
| 2013 | $3,998 | $65,501 -2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,988 -3.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,483 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,263 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,263 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,874 -4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,895 +6.5% |
| 2005 | $3,906 +6.1% | $66,556 +6% |
| 2004 | $3,682 | $62,812 +7.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,621 +4.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,000 +4.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $53,492 +3.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $51,884 |
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Neighborhood: 62208
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10William Holliday Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Pontiac Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Belleville High School-EastGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pontiac-W Holliday Dist 105
- Middle: Pontiac-W Holliday Dist 105
- High: Belleville High School-East
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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