$401,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

315 Independence Ave Waterloo, IL 62298

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,811 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$221 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ranch Style House
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Rogers Elementary School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub

About This Home

As of June 2025

WOW! Built in 2017 but showing like brand-new construction, this stunning home is sure to impress. Step inside the welcoming foyer & find 2 comfortable bedrooms w/a full bath conveniently located between them. Continue down the hall into the spacious living room, complete w/a cozy gas fireplace & an open-concept design flowing seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, where the appliances are in like-new condition. Step outside onto the covered patio, perfect for evening grilling or simply relaxing & taking in the sunset. The highly desirable split-bedroom floor plan features a massive primary suite w/a huge walk-in closet, a luxurious full bath offering double sinks, a separate walk-in shower, & a soaking tub. Enjoy the convenience of a main floor laundry room w/a built-in drop zone for shoes, backpacks, or sports equipment. The lower level offers a walk-out, unfinished basement — a blank canvas ready for your personal touch. An absolutely beautiful home just waiting for its new owner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Meegan

eXp Realty License #475129918 Listed on: 05/01/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Carla Mercer

eXp Realty License #475152483

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,387

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,811 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Insulated Windows
  • Tilt-In Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Easy To Use Faucet Levers
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Ceilings are 8 Feet High

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 0.39 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Built by New Tradition Homes, LLC

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-26-201-129-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,387

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 888-5749405
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Westview Acres
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1811
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Windows, Tilt-In Windows
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood Engineered
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1811.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood Engineered
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood Engineered
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Vinyl
  • PreviousStatus: Active Under Contract
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Vinyl
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Vinyl
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_UnitCount: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 0.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: 8 ft + Pour, Full, Concrete, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Lever Faucets, Tub, Entrance Foyer
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Door(s)
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 2
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Other
  • Builder Name: New Tradition Homes, LLC
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

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 Dimensions: 16,988 sq. ft.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 07-26-201-129-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6387

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Smith Sandra Kay Steingrubey and Smith Todd
Bought by
Kruse Colin J
Seller's Agent
Lisa Meegan
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carla Mercer
eXp Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$401,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
4.16%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$405,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,466
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.78%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$249,351
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,211

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2017
Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
New Tradition Homes Llc
Bought by
Smith Steingrubey and Smith Sandra K
Seller's Agent
Amy Hank
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Meegan
eXp Realty
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2017
Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
New Tradition Homes Llc
Bought by
Smith Steingrubey and Smith Sandra K
Seller's Agent
Amy Hank
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Meegan
eXp Realty
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $401,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $245,000 Larry O Brockman Ltd
Warranty Deed $245,000 Larry O Brockman Ltd
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $401,000 +4.2% $221 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $385,000 -4.0% $213 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Off Market $401,000 -- --
11/14/2017 11/14/17 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2017 11/13/17 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $135 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/31/2017 08/31/17 For Sale $249,900 -- $138 / 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 $7,108 $126,077 $17,045 $109,032
2023 $0 $107,730 $15,690 $92,040
2022 $6,358 $105,760 $15,860 $89,900
2021 $6,171 $100,750 $13,420 $87,330
2020 $5,919 $94,580 $13,420 $81,160
2019 $5,473 $86,940 $13,420 $73,520
2018 $5,378 $83,190 $11,160 $72,030
2017 $38 $580 $580 $0
2016 $0 $570 $570 $0
2015 $38 $570 $570 $0
2014 $36 $570 $570 $0
2012 -- $570 $570 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25027487

MARIS MLS

APN: 07-26-201-129-000