8861 Gilmore Lake Road, Columbia
$400,000
3 Bedrooms/2 Baths
1,728 Square Feet
Tax History: $0.00 in 2025
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.
This house was built in 1978 has 3 bedroom(s), 2 baths(s) and is approximately 1728 sq. ft.
The home has 6 rooms. This home has a 2 car garage. This property is located on 5 Acre(s).
Approximate lot size is 5 Acre(s)
Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
Middle School: WATERLOO DIST 5
High School: Waterloo
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MLS#: 26046650
Listing ID: 86974
Updated: 07/30/2026
Posted: 07/25/2026
Listing provided by
Stacey Lacroix
Strano & Associates
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