Welcome to 6478 Lake Forest Drive—where peaceful lakefront living meets everyday comfort & style. A stunning lakefront walkout ranch - 4 beds, 3 baths isn’t just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises, eagle sightings, & fishing from your private dock. A double-sided floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, wood floors & amazing 3-season sunroom offers stunning views year-around. Kitchen features stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, tile backsplash, & a massive granite island with seating for 8. The primary suite offers serene lake views, spacious bath, & a custom walk-in closet. The finished walkout basement has a 4th bedroom, full bath, bonus room, and leads to a patio & firepit area. Oversized 3-car garage with a concrete drive. Whether it’s casting a line at sunset, roasting marshmallows by the fire, or enjoying nature from your sunroom, this home offers a peaceful, private escape with space to live, relax, and entertain in style. Just minutes from quaint Waterloo.
Closed
$550,000
6478 Lake Forest Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
4beds
3,896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
2.61 Acres Lot
$554,700 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$3,313 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 06:50am
Listing Provided by:
Jo L Woodward 618-604-1984,
Re/Max Alliance
Bought with:
Monica Schmidt, 475172686
eXp Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25032963
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, See Through
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,896
- Total interior livable area: 3,896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,176
- Finished area below ground: 1,720
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Dock
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 2.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.61 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Pond on Lot, Sloped Down, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1102366014000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Waterloo
- Subdivision: Lake Of The Woods
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Other
- Association name: Lake of the Woods
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Chip And Seal
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