531 S  Main St, Waterloo, IL 62298
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OFF MARKET

531 S Main St
Waterloo, IL 62298

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,260 sqft

$181,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,247/mo*

$181,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,247/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,260 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS AND BIGGER THAN IT APPEARS! Come check out this 2 BD (plus a bonus room - could be used as a bedroom no close), 1 BA home on S. Main St. Located only a short-walk away from all of the downtown Waterloo amenities. The living room and front bedroom had newer carpet installed in 2017. The eat-in kitchen features pull-out cabinets, lazy susan, and trash can pullout cabinet and includes stove, refrigerator. Enjoy the HUGE master bedroom with its double side-by-side double slider closets. Main floor laundry includes washer/dryer that is approximately 3 years old. Unfinished walk-out and up basement with large back patio and flower beds. The front and side of the home was recently beautifully re-landscaping in 2019. All windows are double hung and all window screens have been rescreened. Roof approximately 2010 , HWH 2016, HVAC 2003. This is an agent-owned property and will be sold AS IS with no repairs to be made by the Seller.
531 S Main St, Waterloo, IL 62298 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home built in 1936. It last sold for $123,000 on Jan 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $181,800, with a rent estimate of $1,303/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 531 S Main St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936Year Updated: 1936
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price History for 531 S Main St

DatePriceEventSource
01/26/2021$123,000Sold
MARIS #20084949
01/25/2021$125,000PendingRE/MAX International #20084949
01/15/2021$125,000ContingentMARIS #20084949
01/14/2021$125,000PendingRE/MAX International #20084949
01/01/2021$125,000ContingentLocal MLS #20084949
12/01/2020$125,000PendingAgent Provided
12/01/2020$125,000ContingentMARIS #20084949
11/27/2020$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Waterloo

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$331K
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
$178
Available listings
48
13
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,572
Assessment$123,450
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 531 S Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.13
Single-Family Home
$133,000
07/16/25
2
1
1,072
0.10
Single-Family Home
$187,000
09/30/25
2
1
1,158
0.13
Single-Family Home
$190,000
04/16/26
2
1
980
0.09
Single-Family Home
$130,000
09/25/25
2
2
1,086
0.28
Single-Family Home
$190,000
09/15/25
2
1
959
0.26
Single-Family Home
$190,000
05/08/26
2
1
840
0.43
Single-Family Home
$139,000
05/15/26
2
1
1,062
0.15
Single-Family Home
$195,000
06/05/26
2
1
832
0.22
Single-Family Home
$235,000
10/28/25
2
1
1,145
0.25
Single-Family Home
$195,000
09/19/25
3
1
1,224

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Waterloo

At least 62 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 77 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Juanita T.
    "It is a nice quiet neighborhood. People like to take walks and go to the parks and lakes. The dog parks are awesome for our four-legged friends."
  • Samantha L. .
    "Long but definitely better then the city traffic. I would always prefer the commute any day except during the winter "
  • Shelly_graves
    "Plenty of space in homes and yards, and a great place to walk. Parks nearby. Open fields. Quiet. Low traffic. "
  • Stacy S.
    "Safe for children great schools but limited after school activities unless you do Sports. Community school very big in agriculture education "
  • Claytonbour
    "Top quality schools, super low crime rate. Great area to raise a family. Can’t ask for a better place in Illinois or STL metropolitan area. "
  • Jennifer C. G.
    "We have parades and gatherings in the town square for holidays. The town lights up the street poles with Christmas Light Ornaments in December, it’s beautiful."
  • Jennifer C. G.
    "I have lived here for over 10 years the people are friendly, it has a wonderful sense of community and is a great place to bring up a family."
  • Suzanne S. R.
    "They would like that there are sidewalks all over the neighborhood . The streets are wide and people look out for each other "
  • Suzanne S. R.
    "There is true sense of community in Waterloo. Many people will come back here to raise their families. Lots of parks and events for the whole family. The downtown area is revitalizing it’s self . So much to do . Great place to live "
  • Christina F
    "Plenty of space, dogs can poop anywhere and you don’t have to pick it up outside of city limits. Roads and sidewalks are well maintained there is a great dog park near town and lots of people enjoy the community events"
  • edkane6431
    "It is a very quite and private close to a lovey park with lakes."

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