5545 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298
OFF MARKET

$559,956

Tax assessed value
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,700 sqft (on 12.25 acres)

5545 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$285,150
09/19/25
3
1.5
1,798
0.20
Single-Family Home
$285,500
10/03/25
3
1.5
1,250
0.08
Single-Family Home
$265,000
10/10/25
3
1
1,125
0.79
Single-Family Home
$279,000
06/26/26
3
1.5
1,638
0.59
Single-Family Home
$408,000
05/21/26
3
-
1,688
1.13
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/30/25
3
3
2,423
1.17
Single-Family Home
$620,000
10/31/25
4
3
4,126
1.46
Single-Family Home
$477,000
08/14/26
4
2.5
2,769
1.13
Single-Family Home
$510,000
07/31/26
5
4.5
4,864
1.81
Single-Family Home
$309,000
09/15/25
3
-
2,040

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.08
$264,900
3
1
1,125
Off Market
0.19
$285,400
3
1.5
1,798
Off Market
0.30
$348,400
4
2
1,705
Off Market
0.47
$348,900
3
2.5
2,208
Off Market
0.76
$170,900
2
1
1,185
Off Market
0.79
$279,000
3
1.5
1,638
Recently Sold
0.81
$417,900
4
2
2,314
Off Market
0.88
$125,600
1
1
624
Off Market
0.94
$574,600
3
2.5
2,859
Off Market
1.03
$584,600
3
3
3,322
Off Market
1.13
$510,000
5
4.5
4,864
Recently Sold
1.13
$425,000
3
3
2,423
Off Market

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Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Built in 1978
12.25 acre lot
1,700 sqft
Garage

About this House

Country living at it's finest. Stocked 3 ac lake. Inclues Lake House w/full Kitchen and 3/4 bath, sunroom, swimming dock. Pole barn, severals sheds, chicken coop. Fruit trees, grape arbors,garden areas. The home offers, Anderson windows, Furnance 97', well pump 95',roof 96', city water available. Much more, must see!
5545 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,700 sqft unknown built in 1978. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 5545 State Route 156

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: UnknownArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 12.25 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 21, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$384,900
Jan 31, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$384,900

Market trends in Waterloo

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$293K
$7.5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
$165
$2
MoM
Available listings
45
14
MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 5545 State Route 156

  • Is Waterloo a buyer's or seller's market?
    Waterloo is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Waterloo?
    The median sale price in Waterloo is $293K. That is down $7.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Waterloo?
    Residents describe Waterloo, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Waterloo, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 5545 State Route 156?
    The closest schools to 5545 State Route 156 in Waterloo, IL are Gardner Elementary School (rated 6/10), Rogers Elementary School (rated 10/10), W J Zahnow Elementary School (Pre-K).

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