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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Listed by: Keller Williams Pinnacle • Mandy McGuire • Contact: 618-558-1350
Bought with: Keller Williams Pinnacle
$265,000
608 S Rapp Ave, Columbia, IL 62236
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$273,400 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$1,781 Estimated rent
Home value
$273,400
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High ceilingsPeaceful viewsOriginal doorsOriginal plaster wallsFull covered front porchBeautiful woodworkNewer flooring
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Listed by:
Mandy McGuire 618-558-1350,
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Bought with:
Mandy McGuire, 475127709
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26042326
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: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Large Primary Bedroom in the Upper Level with Slanted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Two Closets with Sliding Doors, Large Windows and Built In Shelf
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14x17
Bedroom 2
- Description: Large Upper Level Bedroom 2 with Slanted Ceilings, Built in Cabinets and Walk-In Attic Closet
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11x17
Bedroom 3
- Description: Large Upper Level Bedroom 3 with Slanted Ceilings, Built In Cabinets and Closet
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Bathroom
- Description: Main Level Full Bathroom with Single Pedestal Sink, Tub and Shower Combination, Toilet and Two Closets with Bifold Closet Doors
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9x5
Bathroom
- Description: Upper Level Full Bathroom with Slanted Ceilings, Linoleum Flooring, Single Sink Vanity, Two Medicine Cabinets, Toilet, Corner Shower Insert Only with Glass Shower Doors and Two Closet with Bifold Closet Doors
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7x7
Dining room
- Description: Open Dining Room with Tall Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Closet with Sliding Door, Built-In Bookshelf and Wall Paper
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 7x12
Family room
- Description: Large Family Room with Tall Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Sliding Door and Large Windows
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14x15
Kitchen
- Description: Large Open Eat-In Kitchen with Tall Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Custom Cabinetry with Pantry Cabinet, Laminate Countertops, Kitchen Appliances - Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher and Disposal, Pocket Door to Staircase to Lower Level, Door to 2nd Staircase to Upper Level and Door to Backyard
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14x15
Laundry
- Description: Lower Level Laundry Area
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8x8
Living room
- Description: Large Living Room with Tall Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Front Door, Large Windows, Open Spindle Staircase to the Upper Level
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14x14
Sitting room
- Description: Sitting Area Between the Kitchen and Dining Room with Tall Ceilings and Closet Under Staircase
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 7x9
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinetry, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Separate Dining, Shower, Storage, Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop/Hobby Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
- Doors: Pocket Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Covered, Detached, Driveway, Enclosed, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, Lighted, Off Street, On Street, Outside, Oversized, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Frontage length: 66'
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66' x 165' x 66' x 165'
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0422119022000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,780
- Annual tax amount: $3,234
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Chip And Seal
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Sold | $265,000-3.6%$147/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26042326 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Contingent | $274,900$153/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26042326 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900$153/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26042326 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,234 -1.9% | $59,260 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $3,298 +3.2% | $59,740 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $3,196 | $56,620 +2.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $55,390 +7.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $51,560 -0.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $51,610 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,198 | $50,580 -1.9% |
| 2017 | $3,198 | $51,541 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $3,198 +7.2% | $49,840 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $2,983 +7.1% | $47,170 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,784 | $45,280 -5.2% |
| 2012 | $2,784 | $47,770 -1.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $48,460 -0.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $48,500 +16.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $41,590 -12.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,610 -0.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,670 |
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Neighborhood: 62236
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAEagleview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Columbia Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Columbia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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