This house has one of the most amazing settings as it is surrounded by water on 3 sides and sits on a huge corner lot at Gilmore Lake. This 3 BR, 2 Bath ranch home has a huge Dining Room / Living Room with a beautiful wood burning stove insert and a great view of the lake through the double doors that lead to the large stamped patio. This home also has a large master bedroom with a huge closet, great view and a room off the master that could be used as an office or nursery. This home also has 2 other bedrooms with a Jack and Jill Bath and window seats. There is also a 2 car attached garage. All the windows except the front picture window has been repalced. The front of the home faces the field for a relaxing view. This home is a must see! SpecialListingConditions: Short Sale
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.05 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Hines• Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co.
Bought with Tammy Hines• Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co.
Bought with • Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co.
Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4007891
Redfin Estimate
$352,730
$153K since sold in October 2018$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 6.1% lower than the average sale price ($376K) of 6 comparable homes.
This house has one of the most amazing settings as it is surrounded by water on 3 sides and sits on a huge corner lot at Gilmore Lake. This 3 BR, 2 Bath ranch home has a huge Dining Room / Living Room with a beautiful wood burning stove insert and a great view of the lake through the double doors that lead to the large stamped patio. This home also has a large master bedroom with a huge closet, great view and a room off the master that could be used as an office or nursery. This home also has 2 other bedrooms with a Jack and Jill Bath and window seats. There is also a 2 car attached garage. All the windows except the front picture window has been repalced. The front of the home faces the field for a relaxing view. This home is a must see! SpecialListingConditions: Short Sale
Public Records
Nov 1, 1996
Sold
$140,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1989
Sold
$125,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,572 (−3.6%)
$13,550 + $74,790
$88,340
2024
$4,742 (+29.0%)
$13,550 + $74,790
$88,340
2023
$3,676 (−1.7%)
$14,310 + $78,606
$92,916
2022
$3,738 (+1.5%)
$13,550 + $55,270
$68,820
2021
$3,684 (−6.5%)
$13,550 + $55,330
$68,880
2020
$3,941 (+5.4%)
$13,550 + $55,330
$68,880
2019
$3,738 (+18.9%)
$13,550 + $52,380
$65,930
2018
$3,145 (+1.2%)
$13,550 + $49,020
$62,570
2017
$3,109 (+5.7%)
$13,550 + $38,160
$51,710
2016
$2,942 (−2.6%)
$11,670 + $38,240
$49,910
2015
$3,019 (+0.3%)
$11,670 + $38,240
$49,910
2014
$3,011 (+7.4%)
$11,670 + $38,520
$50,190
2013
$2,803
$11,670 + $36,280
$47,950
Tax history for 551 Gilmore Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,572 (−3.6%)
$13,550 + $74,790
$88,340
2024
$4,742 (+29.0%)
$13,550 + $74,790
$88,340
2023
$3,676 (−1.7%)
$14,310 + $78,606
$92,916
2022
$3,738 (+1.5%)
$13,550 + $55,270
$68,820
2021
$3,684 (−6.5%)
$13,550 + $55,330
$68,880
2020
$3,941 (+5.4%)
$13,550 + $55,330
$68,880
2019
$3,738 (+18.9%)
$13,550 + $52,380
$65,930
2018
$3,145 (+1.2%)
$13,550 + $49,020
$62,570
2017
$3,109 (+5.7%)
$13,550 + $38,160
$51,710
2016
$2,942 (−2.6%)
$11,670 + $38,240
$49,910
2015
$3,019 (+0.3%)
$11,670 + $38,240
$49,910
2014
$3,011 (+7.4%)
$11,670 + $38,520
$50,190
2013
$2,803
$11,670 + $36,280
$47,950
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R3
Single-Family Residential District
The Single-Family Residential Districts of Monroe County, as differentiated herein, and the district locations as depicted on the Monroe County Zone District map, reflect the wide variety of physical and social characteristics found in Monroe County, to the extent that the range of such conditions and characteristics can be divided into meaningful categories. It is the purpose of these regulations to encourage the creation and maintenance of stable and enduring residential areas by establishing limitations on the use and character of development so as to take advantage of, or to avoid conflict with, natural topography, existing or planned community facilities and social needs of the County
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GILMORE LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,941
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,941
Building Sq. Ft: 1,941
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1 GILMORE LAKE 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,104
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 45,953
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 1.05
Zoning Code: MR3
County Use Description: IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,941
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Monroe County
APN: 04-25-201-031-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eagleview Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Columbia Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
8/10
Columbia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Columbia, IL • 62236
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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $406,000
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