$94,000
SOLD FEB 13, 2026

239 Grand Ave Waterloo, IL 62298

3 Beds
1 Bath
976 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$96 Per Sq Ft

276% Above List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property
  • Rogers Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of February 2026

Online Auction
Online Bidding Ends: Jan 13th 2026 at 10:00 am
Bidding Opens: Jan 6th at 12:00 pm
This 3-bedroom, 1 bath home offers a great opportunity for renovation. With an excellent location, the DIYers, contractors, investors, or the family looking to invest that sweat equity can modernize. Several key improvements are already in place, including a newer shingled roof, newer windows, HVAC installed in 2018, and a water heater in 2012. The property includes a detached garage and a partial basement with a Woods Basement System already installed—providing a solid starting point for future improvements. This is an excellent property to bring back to its full potential. Listing price is not indicative of reserve.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Chandler

Property Peddler, Inc License #475162275 Listed on: 12/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Chandler

Property Peddler, Inc License #475162275 Listed on: 12/23/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asbestos
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 976 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Waterloo Dist 5 Elementary And Middle School
  • Waterloo High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-25-135-007-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,560

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Chip And Seal
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-473-2500
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 976
  • Architectural Style: Low/1-2
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Fixer
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Financial Info Electric: Other
  • PreviousStatus: Pending
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 1
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: See Seller's Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Asbestos
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
  • Junior High Dist: Waterloo DIST 5
  • High School: Waterloo
  • Middle Or Junior School: WATERLOO DIST 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.6
  • Parcel Number: 07-25-135-007-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2560

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2025
Closed on
Feb 13, 2026
Sold by
Trost Dennis A and Karen L Harstine Trust
Bought by
Kelley Drew W
Seller's Agent
Brenda Chandler
Property Peddler, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Chandler
Property Peddler, Inc
List Price
$25,000
Sold Price
$94,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,000
276%
Views
91

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
491.26%
Original Mortgage
$75,200
Outstanding Balance
$75,200
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$39,094
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $94,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,200 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Sold $94,000 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Price Changed $94,000 +276.0% $96 / Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 For Sale $25,000 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,560 $43,247 $15,482 $27,765
2023 $2,300 $36,690 $14,450 $22,240
2022 $2,294 $35,990 $14,710 $21,280
2021 $1,988 $30,520 $7,850 $22,670
2020 $1,930 $28,920 $7,850 $21,070
2019 $1,930 $28,600 $7,850 $20,750
2018 $1,884 $27,130 $6,380 $20,750
2017 $1,832 $27,619 $6,495 $21,124
2016 $0 $26,310 $4,710 $21,600
2015 $1,750 $26,380 $5,420 $20,960
2014 $1,617 $25,320 $5,420 $19,900
2012 -- $25,830 $6,040 $19,790
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25081981

MARIS MLS

APN: 07-25-135-007-000

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