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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Listing Provided by: Re/Max Alliance
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
$558,500 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$3,182 Estimated rent
Home value
$558,500
$464,000 - $676,000
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Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceWalk-in pantryWood floorsSerene lake viewsFinished walkout basementMassive granite islandPatio and firepit area
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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
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & 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
- New construction: No
- 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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $550,000+2.4%$141/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25032963 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Sold | $537,000-0.5%$138/sqft |
Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Pending sale | $539,900$139/sqft |
Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2024 | Contingent | $539,900$139/sqft |
Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Price change | $539,900-1.1%$139/sqft |
Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2024 | Price change | $546,000-0.7%$140/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000+22.2%$141/sqft |
Source: MARIS #24049891 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Sold | $450,000+0.5%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2022 | Pending sale | $447,750$115/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #22039776 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2022 | Contingent | $447,750$115/sqft |
Source: MARIS #22039776 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $447,750+32.5%$115/sqft |
Source: MARIS #22039776 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2019 | Sold | $338,000+0.9%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2019 | Pending sale | $335,000$86/sqft |
Source: Strano & Associates #19010116 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $335,000+19.7%$86/sqft |
Source: Strano & Associates #19010116 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2012 | Listing removed | $279,900$72/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Advantage Real Estate, Inc. #4109787 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2012 | Listed for sale | $279,900$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Gardner Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 7/10Waterloo Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10Waterloo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
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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