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.
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Listing Provided by: Johnston Realty, Inc.
$289,000
5268 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298
3beds
1,638sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
1.6 Acres Lot
$279,600 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two spacious bedroomsMature treesSeparate family roomOversized carportOpen kitchenStainless steel appliancesSolid surface countertops
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Listing Provided by:
Gary H Johnston 618-779-4124,
Johnston Realty, Inc.
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26024619
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17x11
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Upper
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7x6
Bathroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17x13
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13x13
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25x12
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19x11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,638
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,638
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area
Details
- Parcel number: 0832100009000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane Leased
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,010
- Annual tax amount: $2,255
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$279,600
$266,000 - $294,000
$2,045/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000+162.7%$176/sqft |
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| 12/30/2021 | Sold | $110,000-3.1%$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2013 | Sold | $113,500-12.6%$69/sqft |
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| 8/1/2013 | Listed for sale | $129,900$79/sqft |
Source: Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co. #4211113 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,255 +0.2% | $36,670 |
| 2023 | $2,252 -1.8% | $36,670 |
| 2022 | $2,293 | $36,670 |
| 2021 | -- | $36,670 -24.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $48,320 +19% |
| 2019 | -- | $40,610 -1.6% |
| 2018 | $2,362 | $41,250 -1.8% |
| 2017 | $2,362 | $42,002 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $2,362 +3% | $40,450 -1.3% |
| 2015 | $2,293 +11.9% | $40,980 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $2,049 | $38,470 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $2,049 | $38,800 -2.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,750 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $40,290 +3.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,970 |
| 2008 | -- | $38,970 -1.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $39,460 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,834/mo
Principal & interest
$1425
Property taxes
$409
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62298
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Gardner Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Waterloo Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Waterloo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waterloo Dist 5
- Middle: Waterloo Dist 5
- High: Waterloo
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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- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Waterloo
- 62298
- 5268 State Route 156





