Bona fide country feel and peacefulness on a quiet corner lot, yet tucked conveniently right in town. Located a short walk from Foster Township Park but with easy access to IL-255. Easy one level living with main floor laundry. Spacious kitchen features good layout with cook-top island, Frigidaire Gallery built-in wall oven/microwave, and custom rustic-style cabinetry. Water heater installed 2018, many new windows installed 2018, kitchen appliances (stainless wall oven/microwave, electric cook-top, and dishwasher) installed 2018, 3-ton AC condenser and evaporator coil installed 2019, septic baffle/pipe replaced 2019, sliding glass deck door replaced 2020, clothes washer/dryer new 2020, smart wifi thermostat installed 2021, plumbing upgraded 2024 (re-piping/drains/vents). Several outbuildings offer plenty of storage. Deep backyard along dead-end street is already prepared for your gardening. Good-sized rural-esque lot but not too much to maintain. Home warranty protection plan (supreme coverage option) offered by Seller. Come take a look! Property boasts lots of potential but is in need of some TLC/renovation. Listing agent has ownership interest. Sale to be in as-is condition with Seller not liable to make any repairs/modifications. All personal property items located on property at time of Closing to be included in sale in as-is condition, with no warranties of any kind. Green storage outbuilding to be excluded from sale.
Active under contract
Listing Provided by:
Scott Yanta 618-920-6545,
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
$69,900
4903 Columbia St, Alton, IL 62002
4beds
1,709sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$41/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One level livingCook-top islandCorner lotSpacious kitchenMain floor laundryGood-sized rural-esque lotDeep backyard
- 126 days |
- 28 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 16, 2025 at 11:06am
Listing Provided by:
Scott Yanta 618-920-6545,
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25053693
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 6x14
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 6x9
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13x16
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14x16
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12x15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Cellar,Crawl Space,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,709
- Total interior livable area: 1,709 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,709
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 233
- Features: Adjoins Common Ground, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Equipment Shed, Garage(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Utility Building, Workshop
- Parcel number: 202021403301013
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Fosterburg (Foster Township)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $41/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,830
- Annual tax amount: $1,888
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 126 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),USDA Loan
- Inclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,208/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Contingent | $69,900$41/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25053693 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $69,900+145.3%$41/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25053693 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2018 | Sold | $28,500-18.3%$17/sqft |
Source: MARIS #18020327 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2018 | Pending sale | $34,900$20/sqft |
Source: Star Realtors #18020327 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2018 | Price change | $34,900-16.9%$20/sqft |
Source: Star Realtors #18020327 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,888 +6.1% | $32,610 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $1,780 +5.9% | $30,500 +7% |
| 2022 | $1,681 +6.7% | $28,510 +8.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$403/mo
Principal & interest
$271
Property taxes
$108
Home insurance
$24
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 6.8 mi
- 3/10Alton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 4/10Alton High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alton Dist 11
- Middle: Alton Dist 11
- High: Alton
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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