Welcome to 705 Leo Street in the heart of Waterloo! This charming full-brick ranch blends character, comfort, and a location you’ll love. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home offers the perfect balance of cozy charm and functional living space. Step inside to a spacious, tastefully updated living room featuring beautiful plaster crown molding and an easy flow into the dining area, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen showcases stylish painted cabinetry, gorgeous solid surface countertops, warm wood accents, and all appliances included. Just off the dining area, step outside to your oversized covered patio and fully fenced backyard complete with a storage shed, perfect for gatherings, pets, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home. The main level features three generously sized bedrooms with great closet space and a large full bath with abundant storage. Downstairs, the partially finished lower level expands your living options with a comfortable family room, office area, ¾ bath, and an impressive rec space with bar, the ultimate spot for hosting game nights or relaxing with friends. Additional highlights include a 1-car attached garage, durable brick exterior, and a location within walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and entertainment of downtown Waterloo. Located in the highly regarded Rogers Elementary district, this home checks all the boxes. If you’ve been waiting for a move-in ready ranch with charm and space in a prime location, this is it. Live where you love! Information pulled from various sources. Buyer to verify all MLS data.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
9,835 sq ftLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Erica Timko• Keller Williams Marquee
Listed by Lynn Imgrund• Keller Williams Marquee
Bought with Jennifer Moll• Miller & Associates of Waterloo
Watch out Chip & Joanna, 705 Leo St may give you a run for your money! This charming 3, BR 2 bath full brick Waterloo home is eagerly awaiting to meet their new owners! Step into the tastefully decorated & spacious living room with plastered crown molding & easy flow to your dining area. The eat-in kitchen offers crafty painted cabinetry, all appliances & gorgeous wood tops! The dining area steps out to your over-sized patio & backyard complete with fencing & storage shed. Mail level also boasts three nicely sized bedrooms w/ excellent closet space & a huge full bath w/ loads of storage. Lower level is partially finished including an office area, carpeted living room, 3/4 bath, & generously-sized rec area complete with a bar! With freshly painted, walls, some lofty-styled ceilings, & plenty of space, this cave it the perfect place to host a get together. This home is within walking distance to all of the fun & entertainment downtown Waterloo offers! Live where you love today!
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,836 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
07-25-465-018-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R3
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:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
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: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 1
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: 8 ft + Pour, Full
Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 0
# of Rooms: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,124
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 605
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard
Lot Size Acres: 0.2258
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,820
Tax Year: 2024
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Considered YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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: 705 Leo ST, WTRL IL 62298
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,836 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Monroe County
APN: 07-25-465-018-000
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
Home Information
Living Area: 1829
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 1829.00
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 1124.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 605.00
Public Records
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rogers Elementary School
Public 2-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Waterloo Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Waterloo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$277,000 – $335,000
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