SOLD JUN 26, 2026

Closed on jun 2026

$279,000

•

1,638

sq ft

5268 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298

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This home offers a beautiful country setting on 1.6 acres with mature trees, all just minutes from town. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, it includes a full unfinished walk-out basement and an oversized carport. The open kitchen boasts solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances, flowing into a large living room and separate family room—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the third bedroom includes a walk-in closet. Major updates completed in 2025 include the roof, HVAC system, and water heater.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

1.6 acresLot Size

$170Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Gary Johnston • Johnston Realty, Inc.

Bought with Caleb Davis • Keller Williams Marquee

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26024619

Redfin Estimate

$288,476

$9,476 over list price of $279K

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This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($256K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$225,000
A
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$365,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,220 sq ft
101 Polo Run, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$259,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,690 sq ft
700 Waterloo Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$225,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,413 sq ft
306 S Market St, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$229,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,318 sq ft
627 Mark Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$229,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,829 sq ft
705 Leo St, 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

98.0%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$338K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

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NEW 22 HRS AGO
$235,000
3 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft
2 Carol Dr, 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
$10,000
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
5245 Timber Lake Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
$320,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,598 sq ft
118 Osterhage Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
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$385,000
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Est. $1,383 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 5268 State Route 156

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 26, 2026

Sold

$279,000

$170/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26024619

Jun 26, 2026

Sold

May 23, 2026

Contingent

—

May 20, 2026

Price Changed

$279,000

$170/sq ft

Apr 24, 2026

Listed

$289,000

$176/sq ft

Apr 22, 2026

Listed

$279,000

$170/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 20, 2013

Sold

$113,500

$69/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4211113

Sep 20, 2013

Sold

Jul 30, 2013

Listed

$129,900

$79/sq ft

This home has one of the most beautiful country settings on 1.6 acres with lots of mature trees yet only minutes from town. This home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. As you pull into the driveway you will just soak in the peacefulness. This home has been beautifully maintained with a 1 car oversized carport/patio that walks up to a new deck that leads into the kitchen or the sunroom (not heated or cooled). The living room is spacious with lots of windows and cove molding. The master bedroom and half bath are on the main level. The kitchen has oak cabinets . The breakfast area walks out to the sunroom. Upstairs you will find 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Bedroom 3 has a walk in closet. Updates include new shingles in 2004, well pump 2013, electric panel in 2013, newer holding tank for well (public water is available), newer furnace & thermostat. Walkout basement & sink by washer & dryer. Appliances, deep freeze and riding lawn mower stay with house. Propane tank is leased.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,202 (−2.4%)

$17,880 + $18,790

$36,670

2024

$2,255 (+0.2%)

$17,880 + $18,790

$36,670

2023

$2,252 (−1.8%)

$18,883 + $19,844

$38,727

2022

$2,293 (+16.7%)

$17,880 + $18,790

$36,670

2021

$1,965 (−26.4%)

$17,880 + $18,790

$36,670

2020

$2,668 (+21.8%)

$17,880 + $18,790

$36,670

2019

$2,191 (−5.1%)

$17,880 + $31,270

$49,150

2018

$2,309 (−2.3%)

$7,350 + $33,260

$40,610

2017

$2,362 (+3.6%)

$7,350 + $33,900

$41,250

2016

$2,280 (−0.5%)

$7,350 + $33,100

$40,450

2015

$2,292 (+11.9%)

$7,350 + $33,100

$40,450

2014

$2,048 (+293.8%)

$7,350 + $33,630

$40,980

2013

$520

$7,350 + $31,440

$38,790

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.6 Acres

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

816

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Monroe County

APN

08-32-100-009-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Agricultural/Single-Family Residential District

The A-2 Agricultural District of Monroe County recognizes that some of the land indicated for agricultural purposes in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map will not be farmed because of a variety of conditions including topography, karst terrain, flooding, wetlands, vegetation, man-made facilities and barriers, including essential services and public facilities. Further, that all areas of high agricultural productivity in the County have not been designated in the Comprehensive Plan and zoned exclusively for agriculture because of existing urban development. This district is primarily for areas undergoing transition from agriculture to more intensive residential uses, to serve as a buffering district between the A-1 and the residential districts.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Ranch
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
Upper Level Bedrooms: 2
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Main Level Bathrooms Half: 1
Main Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 1
Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 0

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 13x13
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 15x10
Room Length: 15
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 19x11
Room Length: 19
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 25x12
Room Length: 25
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 17x11
Room Length: 17
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Dimensions: 17x13
Room Length: 17
Room Width: 13
Room Level: Upper

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

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Full

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle

Pool Information
Pool YN: 0

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,638
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other

Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Wooded Area
Lot Size Acres: 1.6

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,255
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane Leased

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
Address Line: 5268 State Route 156, WTRL IL 62298

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Monroe County
APN: 08-32-100-009-000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Home Warranty YN: No

Home Information
Living Area: 1638
Living Area Source: Other
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 1638.00
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 1638.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 0.00
Assessor
Levels: One and One Half

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Schools

Gardner Elementary School

Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Waterloo Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

7/10

Waterloo High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 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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Dec

Sun exposure

99/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Waterloo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$275,000 – $332,000

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Home values near 5268 State Route 156

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5238 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$204,171
5400 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,402,503

Address	Redfin Estimate
5256 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$324,650
5149 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$355,095

Address	Redfin Estimate
5377 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	—
5262 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2314 Sq. Ft.	$446,486

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