# 8861 Gilmore Lake Road, Columbia, IL 62236

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $400,000 ($231/sqft), built 1978, 1,728 sqft.
> Fireplace, Waterfront, A/C. Est. $2,140/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $400,000 |
| Price/sqft | $231 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,728 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 217,800 sqft (5.00 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,023 |
| Estimated Insurance | $117 |
| **Total** | **$2,140** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** WATERLOO DIST 5
- **Middle:** WATERLOO DIST 5
- **High:** Waterloo

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Waterfront
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1978
- 5.00 acre lot
- Fireplace
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
Peace, privacy, and picturesque country living await on this beautiful 5-acre property in Columbia. Offering a park-like setting with mature trees, a tranquil pond, and located within the desirable Waterloo Community School District. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, offering move-in-ready comfort in a truly serene setting. Inside, the eat-in kitchen with pantry flows nicely into a separate dining room featuring a tray ceiling currently used as a sitting room perfect for morning coffee. The inviting living room boasts a bay window, cozy gas fireplace, and built-in bookshelves, the perfect spot to unwind. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new double vanity, and major updates include new HVAC, newer stainless steel appliances (washer/dryer stay!), and most windows replaced with quality Pella windows. Downstairs, the basement's painted concrete floors and painted ceiling make it easy to finish into additional living space down the road. Outside, enjoy the back patio overlooking the grounds, plus a versatile outbuilding ideal for a workshop, storage, or endless other possibilities. Five acres of trees, water, and quiet country living, just minutes from Columbia or Waterloo makes it the perfect location. Schedule your appointment today.

## Location

- **Address:** 8861 Gilmore Lake Road, Columbia, IL 62236
- **County:** Monroe
- **Neighborhood:** not in a subdivision
- **Coordinates:** 38.388734, -90.121106
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.388734,-90.121106

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://listings.aaronkranzphotography.com/sites/rpplyxbl/unbranded

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Stacey Lacroix
- **Brokerage:** Strano & Associates
- **Phone:** (618) 779-6021

## Primary Photo

![8861 Gilmore Lake Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2128b91274dda4f90d42d7a5211d81c9l-f1730916563r.jpg)

*82 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8861-gilmore-lake-road-columbia-il-62236-26046650)*

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**MLS#:** 26046650 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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