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Last listed at $229,900, closed on sep 2025

$243,344

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,617/mo

•

1,082

sq ft

301 Chester Ave, Waterloo, IL 62298

About this home

Perfect starter home or downsizing opportunity! Discover this charming brick ranch nestled on a desirable corner lot in Waterloo. Offering 2 bedrooms and a beautifully completely remodeled 3/4 bath on the main floor on 20232, featuring a walk-in shower, new vanity, toilet, and beautiful tiled flooring. This home is ideal for first-time buyers or those seeking a simpler lifestyle. A bonus room (no closet) provides flexible space—use it as an office, guest bedroom, or hobby area. You'll love the recently refinished hardwood floors, newly installed and painted basement and fresh interior paint completed in 2025, adding timeless appeal. The eat-in kitchen features an abundance of warm oak cabinetry, updated flooring (2022), and all appliances included. The unfinished lower level adds even more potential living space with a suggested cozy family room, a bonus/exercise room, and a laundry area. Enjoy your fully fenced backyard complete with a private stamped patio—great for entertaining—and a playset for added fun. The side-entry 1-car garage includes direct basement access for convenience. With newer tilt-in windows (2010) and a brand-new roof (2024), this home is move-in ready. All just minutes—or even a short walk—from everything downtown Waterloo has to offer. Call your favorite agent today—this gem won’t last long!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Meegan • eXp Realty

Bought with Lisa Meegan • eXp Realty

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25053557

Redfin Estimate

$243,344

$13K over list price of $230K

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This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($255K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$285,000
A
2 beds2 baths2,290 sq ft
719 Waterloo Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$215,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,304 sq ft
405 Veterans Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$300,000
C
2 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
411 Washington Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$169,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,098 sq ft
500 Columbia Ave, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$299,900
E
3 beds2 baths3,450 sq ft
325 N Market St, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$259,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,690 sq ft
700 Waterloo Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298

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Market trends in 62298, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$342K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 27 HRS AGO
$549,900
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6131 Chantilly Bnd, Waterloo, IL 62298
$424,999
4 beds3.5 baths3,069 sq ft
1033 Turtle Dove Trl, Waterloo, IL 62298
$499,000
4 beds3 baths3,068 sq ft
6107 Briar Trl, Waterloo, IL 62298
$285,000
4 beds2 baths2,060 sq ft
210 W 4th St, Waterloo, IL 62298
$215,000
3 beds1 bath1,797 sq ft
458 N Library St, Waterloo, IL 62298
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Sale history for 301 Chester Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 3, 2025

Sold

$234,000

$216/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25053557

Sep 3, 2025

Sold

Aug 17, 2025

Contingent

—

Aug 7, 2025

Listed

$229,900

$212/sq ft

Aug 4, 2025

Coming Soon

$229,900

$212/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 2, 2020

Sold

$145,000

$134/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20006549

Mar 2, 2020

Pending

—

Mar 2, 2020

Sold

Feb 10, 2020

Contingent

—

Feb 5, 2020

Listed

$145,000

$134/sq ft

+32

This move-in ready 2 BR/2BA home is located within minutes of Waterloo’s Historic District, shopping, schools & restaurants! The corner lot backyard is completely surrounded with a wood fence & the 4-person hot tub is welcome during any season. The stamped patio is terrific for evenings by the barbecue or cozy up around the fire pit. Enjoy the updated eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage, with appliances included. The living room is a blank slate for you with wood floors & large windows with loads of natural light. There are 2 bedrooms with wood flooring and a bonus room being used as a bedroom(no closet), also with wood floors. The main floor bathroom features a zero entry shower with tile detail. Hardwood floors are in excellent condition. The lower level has a bathroom with shower & ample storage space. There is an attached 1 car garage & steps from the basement for easy access. Newer tilt-in windows installed in 2010. No showings until open house on Sunday, Feb. 9, 11-1.

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #16066829

Sep 26, 2016

Listed

$142,500

$132/sq ft

Sep 23, 2016

Sold

Public Records

Sep 23, 2016

Sold

$142,500

$132/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 31, 2010

Sold

$125,000

$116/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1996

Sold

$78,000

$72/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1987

Sold

$68,000

$63/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,753 (+7.8%)

$16,540 + $50,710

$67,250

2024

$3,481 (+15.6%)

$16,540 + $50,710

$67,250

2023

$3,013 (+1.9%)

$16,232 + $48,581

$64,813

2022

$2,957 (−1.8%)

$15,050 + $38,840

$53,890

2021

$3,011 (+3.7%)

$15,260 + $37,140

$52,400

2020

$2,904 (+105.9%)

$12,640 + $39,590

$52,230

2019

$1,411 (−47.1%)

$12,640 + $36,760

$49,400

2018

$2,666 (+3.3%)

$12,640 + $34,990

$47,630

2017

$2,582 (−0.4%)

$9,530 + $34,990

$44,520

2016

$2,591 (+4.0%)

$8,710 + $36,450

$45,160

2015

$2,492 (+10.5%)

$8,710 + $36,450

$45,160

2014

$2,255

$10,200 + $34,120

$44,320

2013

$2,255

$10,200 + $31,470

$41,670

Tax history for 301 Chester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,753 (+7.8%)

$16,540 + $50,710

$67,250

2024

$3,481 (+15.6%)

$16,540 + $50,710

$67,250

2023

$3,013 (+1.9%)

$16,232 + $48,581

$64,813

2022

$2,957 (−1.8%)

$15,050 + $38,840

$53,890

2021

$3,011 (+3.7%)

$15,260 + $37,140

$52,400

2020

$2,904 (+105.9%)

$12,640 + $39,590

$52,230

2019

$1,411 (−47.1%)

$12,640 + $36,760

$49,400

2018

$2,666 (+3.3%)

$12,640 + $34,990

$47,630

2017

$2,582 (−0.4%)

$9,530 + $34,990

$44,520

2016

$2,591 (+4.0%)

$8,710 + $36,450

$45,160

2015

$2,492 (+10.5%)

$8,710 + $36,450

$45,160

2014

$2,255

$10,200 + $34,120

$44,320

2013

$2,255

$10,200 + $31,470

$41,670

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,517 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,040

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Monroe County

APN

07-24-249-014-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Single-Family Residence Districts

The Single-Family Residence Districts, as differentiated herein, and the district locations as depicted on the Zone District Map, reflect the wide variety of physical and social characteristics found in Waterloo, 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 development, arrangements and locations of existing or planned community facilities and social needs of the city.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Garage Size Description: `12 x 22

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Main Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Main Level Bathrooms Full: 1
Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 1
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 0

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 16x12
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x12
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 6x7
Room Length: 6
Room Width: 7
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Dimensions: 10x12
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Dimensions: 9x10
Room Length: 9
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 7x6
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 6
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: 8 ft + Pour

Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 7
# of Rooms: 6

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Tilt-In Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Architectural Shingle

Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Attached Property
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,040
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 42
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.3263
Lot Size Source: Other

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,481
Tax Annual Amount Description: Owner Occupied
Tax Year: 2023

Lease / Rent Details
Lease Considered YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available

Location

School Information
Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
Middle Or Junior High School: WATERLOO DIST 5
High School: Waterloo
High School District: Waterloo DIST 5

Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly ;-)
Address Line: 301 Chester AVE, WTRL IL 62298

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,517 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Monroe County
APN: 07-24-249-014-000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Auction YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Seller Consider Concession YN: 1
Seller Paid Repairs Amount: 0.00

Home Information
Living Area: 1082
Living Area Source: Other
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 1082.00
Living Area Unknown YN: 1
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 1040.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 42.00
Building Features: Basement
Assessor
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

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Schools

W J Zahnow Elementary School

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.5mi

Waterloo Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Waterloo High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Waterloo, IL • 62298

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$232,000 – $280,000

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Home values near 301 Chester Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
300 Chester Ave, Waterloo, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$202,288
800 Evansville Ave, Waterloo, IL 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$257,636

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 Chester Ave, Waterloo, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$255,895
807 James St, Waterloo, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1269 Sq. Ft.	$288,548

Address	Redfin Estimate
205 Chester Ave, Waterloo, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$223,105
714 Evansville Ave, Waterloo, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1116 Sq. Ft.	$232,178

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