601 James St, Waterloo, IL 62298
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OFF MARKET

601 James St
Waterloo, IL 62298

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,160 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$312,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,119/mo*

$312,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,119/mo*
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,160 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$312K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-3%)
Since last sale
Increased$223K (+254.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +90% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$310K
July 2026$314K
June 2026$324K
May 2026$327K
April 2026$325K
March 2026$319K
February 2026$312K
January 2026$300K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$368,000
02/10/26
4
2.5
2,378
0.32
Single-Family Home
$226,100
07/09/26
4
2
2,268
0.25
Single-Family Home
$410,000
02/25/26
3
3
1,803
0.10
Single-Family Home
$177,000
11/10/25
3
1
1,098
0.27
Single-Family Home
$232,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,517
0.39
Single-Family Home
$194,400
06/12/26
3
2.5
1,204
0.21
Single-Family Home
$254,900
11/18/25
3
1.5
1,671
0.55
Single-Family Home
$120,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,470
0.44
Single-Family Home
$167,500
04/02/26
3
1.5
1,408
0.40
Single-Family Home
$135,000
08/04/26
3
2
1,386

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$264,100
3
1.5
1,345
Off Market
0.05
$209,600
3
1
975
Off Market
0.06
$261,200
3
1
1,287
Off Market
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.12
$213,500
2
1.5
1,056
Off Market
0.10
$177,000
3
1
1,098
Recently Sold
0.15
$130,000
2
1
764
Recently Sold
0.16
$203,600
2
1
1,251
Off Market
0.18
$339,000
Studio
-
2,365
Recently Sold
0.15
$261,100
4
2
1,433
Off Market
0.18
$281,800
2
2
2,065
Off Market
0.19
$368,000
4
2.5
2,378
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 601 James St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
0.28 acres
Living Area
2,160 sqft
Price/Sqft
$145
Parking
Garage

About this House

What a Fantastic Corner lot, Split-level, well-maintained full brick home whose backyard joins up to Gibault High School's front yard giving you a view for Miles!!! This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room that is currently used to expand the living area, separate family room, large laundry room, exercise/sitting area with beautiful brick-walled wood fireplace, back patio, Cathedral ceiling, front foyer to split staircase, and so much more! LOTS OF NEW!!! 2 year old fridge, stove/range and microwave. 4-5 year old roof and double-hung windows. New kitchen/bed/bathroom counter tops, new wood laminate flooring, new front & back doors, new garage door and some new bedroom closet doors. Large mature Oaks and Maple trees in front and back yard giving tons of Shade. Lots of yard space for entertaining. Mud room has separate closet and 1/2 bath for easy access. Laundry room features floor Cabinets with counter top and wall cabinets for extra storage.
601 James St, Waterloo, IL 62298 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,160 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for $87,500 on Jun 5, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $312,300, with a rent estimate of $2,435/month.

Home Details for 601 James St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Mud Room, Recreation Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972Year Updated: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jun 5, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$87,500
Dec 13, 2017
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$179,900
Aug 30, 2017
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$179,900
Nov 3, 2014
Source: MARIS #4308194
Sold
$154,000

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 601 James St

  • What is 601 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 601 James St in Waterloo, IL is $312,300.
  • What is the price history for 601 James St?
    601 James St in Waterloo, IL last sold for $87,500 in June 2018.
  • 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.
  • Does 601 James St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 601 James St in Waterloo, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 601 James St?
    The lot at 601 James St in Waterloo, IL is about 0.28 acres (12,196 sq ft).

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