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    • Listed by: Re/Max Alliance • Jo L Woodward • 618-604-1984
    Bought with: eXp Realty
    $550,000

    6478 Lake Forest Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298

    4beds
    3,896sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2007
    2.61 Acres Lot
    $562,800 Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $3,393 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $562,800

    $461,000 - $687,000

    $3,393/mo

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    What's special

    Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceWalk-in pantryWood floorsSerene lake viewsFinished walkout basementMassive granite islandPatio and firepit area
    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.

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    Listed by:

    Jo L Woodward 618-604-1984,

    Re/Max Alliance

    Bought with:

    Monica Schmidt, 475172686

    eXp Realty

    Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25032963MLS LogoOriginating 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
    • On waterfront: Yes
    • 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
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2007

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Lake Of The Woods
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: None
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Other
    • HOA fee: $250 annually
    • HOA name: Lake of the Woods
    Location
    • Region: Waterloo

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $398,670
    • Annual tax amount: $7,085
    • Date on market: 5/15/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 36 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
    • Ownership: Private
    • Road surface type: Chip And Seal

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/20/2025Sold$550,000+2.4%$141/sqft
    Source: MARIS #25032963 Report a problem
    1/17/2025Sold$537,000-0.5%$138/sqft
    Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem
    1/17/2025Pending sale$539,900$139/sqft
    Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem
    12/13/2024Contingent$539,900$139/sqft
    Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem
    10/11/2024Price change$539,900-1.1%$139/sqft
    Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem
    9/19/2024Price change$546,000-0.7%$140/sqft
    Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem
    8/8/2024Listed for sale$550,000+22.2%$141/sqft
    Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem
    9/1/2022Sold$450,000+0.5%$116/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/29/2022Pending sale$447,750$115/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #22039776 Report a problem
    6/29/2022Contingent$447,750$115/sqft
    Source: MARIS #22039776 Report a problem
    6/21/2022Listed for sale$447,750+32.5%$115/sqft
    Source: MARIS #22039776 Report a problem
    4/8/2019Sold$338,000+0.9%$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/25/2019Pending sale$335,000$86/sqft
    Source: Strano & Associates #19010116 Report a problem
    2/21/2019Listed for sale$335,000+19.7%$86/sqft
    Source: Strano & Associates #19010116 Report a problem
    11/17/2012Listing removed$279,900$72/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Advantage Real Estate, Inc. #4109787 Report a problem
    7/31/2012Listed for sale$279,900$72/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE RE-COLUMBIA #4109787 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$7,847 +10.8%$132,890 +8.6%
    2023$7,085 +8.1%$122,350 +9.6%
    2022$6,553 $111,670 +14.4%
    2021-- $97,630 +0.4%
    2020-- $97,240 +3.9%
    2019-- $93,590 +8.2%
    2018$5,325 $86,490 -2.6%
    2017$5,325 $88,831 +10.4%
    2016$5,325 +31.4%$80,480 +17.4%
    2015$4,052 +2.2%$68,550
    2014$3,963 $68,550 +1.8%
    2012$3,963 $67,370
    2011-- $67,370
    2010-- $67,370 -13.8%
    2009-- $78,200 -3%
    2008-- $80,580 -6.1%
    2007-- $85,840
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 62298

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Waterloo Dist 5
    • Middle: Waterloo Dist 5
    • High: Waterloo

    Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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