$290,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

516 W Bottom Ave Columbia, IL 62236

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Sliding Doors
  • Wood Flooring
  • Accessible Parking
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this beautifully modernized 2-bedroom cottage bungalow! This cozy home offers a flexible layout, including a second living room that can easily be transformed into a 3rd bedroom. Off the kitchen, you'll find a bright and inviting all-seasons living room, perfect for relaxing year-round. The kitchen is a showstopper with sleek white cabinets, stunning quartz countertops, and ample space for cooking and entertaining. New flooring flows throughout the home, complementing the recent renovations. The master bathroom has been thoughtfully expanded and upgraded, featuring a spacious layout and a large walk-in closet. Convenience is key with main floor laundry, and an additional bedroom is situated on the second floor.The home includes a full unfinished basement, providing ample storage or the potential to create additional living space. There is a a 1-car detached garage with additional parking. Newly added back patio. Large back yard!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jena Gibbs

eXp Realty License #475201426 Listed on: 11/16/2024

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jena Gibbs

eXp Realty License #475201426 Listed on: 11/16/2024

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Columbia Dist 4 Elementary And Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include 0
  • Workshop Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-21-217-004-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,186

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub-Type: Residential
  • ResoLotFeatures: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Reso Association Amenities: Workshop Area
  • Co List Office Phone: 5749405
  • Subdivision Name: Horans Add Harry Ahrens Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Reso Window Features: Six Panel Door(s), Sliding Glass Doors
  • Age: 84
  • Special Areas: Bonus Room,Family Room,Main Floor Laundry,Sun Room
  • Style Description: Bungalow / Cottage
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Carpets, Walk-in Closet(s), Some Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Location: Hearth Room

Beds/Baths

  • Bedroom Description: Main Floor Primary

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Accessible Parking, Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • HOA Fee Includes: 0

Schools

  • Elementary School: COLUMBIA DIST 4
  • Junior High Dist: Columbia DIST 4
  • High School: Columbia
  • Middle Or Junior School: COLUMBIA DIST 4

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.26
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11326
  • Parcel Number: 04-21-217-004-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3186

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $25,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $290,000 +5.5% $193 / Sq Ft
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2024 11/16/24 For Sale $275,000 -5.2% $183 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Off Market $290,000 -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Sold $159,000 +6.1% $106 / Sq Ft
03/10/2019 03/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2019 03/07/19 For Sale $149,900 +75.8% $100 / Sq Ft
06/12/2014 06/12/14 Sold $85,250 +31.2% $57 / Sq Ft
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2014 04/15/14 For Sale $65,000 -- $43 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $0 $52,260 $18,860 $33,400
2022 $3,186 $57,210 $14,850 $42,360
2021 $3,073 $55,820 $13,460 $42,360
2020 $3,203 $52,070 $13,460 $38,610
2019 $2,984 $48,650 $13,460 $35,190
2018 $2,555 $41,220 $13,460 $27,760
2017 $2,525 $41,962 $13,702 $28,260
2016 $0 $40,440 $12,680 $27,760
2015 $2,430 $39,790 $14,030 $25,760
2014 $2,177 $36,710 $14,030 $22,680
2012 -- $43,490 $9,380 $34,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS24071247

MARIS MLS

APN: 04-21-217-004-000