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608 S Rapp Avenue

Columbia, IL 62236
  • $274,900
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 34 Days
  • ID#: 26042326
Under Contract
UPDATED: 39 min ago
$274,900
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.23
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,800
    SQFT
  • $153
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1923
County:

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Description

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1.5-story home in the heart of Columbia with ~1800 sq. feet finished. Lovingly maintained, this home blends timeless character with exceptional potential. A full, covered front porch welcomes you with peaceful views and is perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or warm summer evenings. Around the back, you’ll find a detached 2-car garage, fully insulated with heater, overhead door & ample storage space and very private back yard with mature trees that provide lots of shade AND the driveway has AMPLE parking space, even for an RV! Enter the front door to find High ceilings, tall baseboards, original doors, beautiful woodwork and original plaster walls that add to the nostalgic charm throughout the home. The front door, with transom window, opens to the open spindle staircase in the formal living room. To your left is the generously sized living room provides the perfect backdrop for holidays and gatherings. Make your way to the flex space where you can have a formal dining room, home office space or maybe a play area. Next you will find the Main floor full bath with Pedestal Sink, Tub/Shower and Two Closets. The extra large eat in kitchen features tons of solid oak cabinets, newer flooring, white appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, range & microwave, tile backsplash and soaring 10 ft ceilings. Upstairs, a spacious landing makes an inviting reading nook, Primary bedroom with Two Closets, Large Windows and Built In Shelf, Two nicely appointed bedrooms with built in storage and 1 with a walk-in closet and full hall bath with shower, vanity, and storage closet. The unfitted lower level houses the laundry area, mechanicals, workshop area, and plenty of space for storage. Located in the heart of Columbia, this home offers small-town charm with easy access to local shops, parks, and restaurants. This is a wonderful opportunity to create a space where you can Live Where You Love!

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608 S Rapp Avenue Columbia, IL 62236

  • Price: $274,900
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 34 Days
  • Updated: 39 min ago
  • ID#: 26042326
3
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.23
Acres
1,800
SQFT
$153
$/SQFT
1923
Built
Neighborhood:
Not in A Subdivision
County:
Monroe
Elementary School:
Columbia Dist 4
Middle School:
Columbia Dist 4
High School:
Columbia
School District:
Columbia Dist 4
Property Description
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1.5-story home in the heart of Columbia with ~1800 sq. feet finished. Lovingly maintained, this home blends timeless character with exceptional potential. A full, covered front porch welcomes you with peaceful views and is perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or warm summer evenings. Around the back, you’ll find a detached 2-car garage, fully insulated with heater, overhead door & ample storage space and very private back yard with mature trees that provide lots of shade AND the driveway has AMPLE parking space, even for an RV! Enter the front door to find High ceilings, tall baseboards, original doors, beautiful woodwork and original plaster walls that add to the nostalgic charm throughout the home. The front door, with transom window, opens to the open spindle staircase in the formal living room. To your left is the generously sized living room provides the perfect backdrop for holidays and gatherings. Make your way to the flex space where you can have a formal dining room, home office space or maybe a play area. Next you will find the Main floor full bath with Pedestal Sink, Tub/Shower and Two Closets. The extra large eat in kitchen features tons of solid oak cabinets, newer flooring, white appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, range & microwave, tile backsplash and soaring 10 ft ceilings. Upstairs, a spacious landing makes an inviting reading nook, Primary bedroom with Two Closets, Large Windows and Built In Shelf, Two nicely appointed bedrooms with built in storage and 1 with a walk-in closet and full hall bath with shower, vanity, and storage closet. The unfitted lower level houses the laundry area, mechanicals, workshop area, and plenty of space for storage. Located in the heart of Columbia, this home offers small-town charm with easy access to local shops, parks, and restaurants. This is a wonderful opportunity to create a space where you can Live Where You Love!
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Traditional Attached Garage YN No Carport Spaces 0 Carport YN No Construction Materials BrickVinyl Siding Exterior Features LightingPrivate YardRain GuttersStorage Fencing Back YardFencedPrivacyWood Foundation Details BlockStone Garage YN Yes Lot Features Back YardCity LotFew TreesFront YardLandscapedLevel Lot Size Dimensions 66' x 165' x 66' x 165' Lot Size Source Public Records Parking Features ConcreteCoveredDetachedDrivewayEnclosedGarageGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces FrontGravelLightedOff StreetOn StreetOutsideOversizedStorage Parking Total 2 Patio And Porch Features CoveredFront PorchPatioPorchRear Porch Pool Features None Pool Private YN No Pool YN No Road Frontage Type City Street Road Surface Type Chip And Seal Roof Architectural Shingle View Neighborhood Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 1800 Above Grade Finished Area Source Owner Appliances DishwasherDisposalFreezerMicrowaveRangeGas RangeRefrigeratorWater HeaterGas Water Heater Basement Daylight/LookoutExterior EntryFullInterior EntryUnfinishedWalk-Up Access Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Finished Area Source Public Records Cooling Central AirElectric Fireplace Features None Fireplace YN No Fireplaces Total 0 Flooring CarpetCeramic TileLinoleumWood Heating Forced AirNatural Gas Interior Features BookcasesBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Custom CabinetryEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsLaminate CountersPantrySeparate DiningShowerStorageTubWalk-In Closet(s)Workshop/Hobby Area Laundry Features In BasementElectric Dryer HookupInsideLower LevelWasher Hookup Lower Level Bathrooms Full 0 Lower Level Bathrooms Half 0 Lower Level Bedrooms 0 Main And Upper Level Bathrooms 2 Main And Upper Level Bedrooms 3 Main Level Bathrooms Full 1 Main Level Bathrooms Half 0 Main Level Bedrooms 0 Room Count 11 Rooms Total 11 Upper Level Bathrooms Full 1 Upper Level Bathrooms Half 0 Upper Level Bedrooms 3

Property Features

Association Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS Association YN No Auction YN No Building Features BasementBathroomsKitchen FacilitiesLightingPatioStorage Community Features Street Lights Disclosures Flood Plain NoSee Seller's Disclosure Documents Available Aerial PhotosFloor PlanLegal DescriptionList of Inclusions Easement Type Road/Right Of Way Electric Ameren Home Warranty YN No Inclusions Personal Property Levels One and One Half Listing Terms CashConventionalFHAUSDAVA Loan New Construction YN No Other Structures Garage(s)Shed(s) Ownership Type Private Possession Close Of Escrow Property Attached YN No Property Condition Updated/Remodeled Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Smoke Detector(s) Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Structure Type House Tax Annual Amount 3234 Tax Annual Amount Description Exemptions Tax Legal Description SW/2 TAX LOT 27 0233576 Tax Year 2024 Utilities Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected Water Source PublicWell

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