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Listing Provided by: Johnston Realty, Inc.

Price cut: $10K (5/20)

$279,000

5268 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298

3beds

1,638sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1961

1.6 Acres Lot

$271,100 Zestimate^®

$170/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two spacious bedroomsMature treesSeparate family roomOversized carportOpen kitchenStainless steel appliancesSolid surface countertops

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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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: $170/sqft
Tax assessed value: $110,010
Annual tax amount: $2,255
Date on market: 4/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 28 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$271,100

$258,000 - $285,000

$2,018/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/20/2026	Price change	$279,000-3.5%$170/sqft
Source: MARIS #26024619 Report a problem
4/24/2026	Listed for sale	$289,000+162.7%$176/sqft
Source: MARIS #26024619 Report a problem
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
Source: MARIS #4211113 Report a problem
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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