$290,000

603 E Garfield St Waterman, IL 60556

Estimated payment $2,073/month

Total Views 233
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,321 Sq Ft
$125 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a park
  • Indian Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Lake
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

Spacious 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home with loft in the highly sought-after Green Ridge community in Waterman. The main level features a bright living room with an attached dining area and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, a breakfast bar with space for 2-3, an adjacent eating area with sliding glass doors leading to the backyard, and a walk-in pantry that includes a convenient laundry area. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a large closet and a private bath with dual entry, separate vanities, a shower stall, and an oversized soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms with generous closet space, a second full bath, and a spacious loft complete the upper level. Outside, enjoy a large backyard with a paver patio and built-in firepit, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Located next to a large park with a walking/biking path, and just one block from the middle school. Waterman offers a variety of local amenities, including parks, trails, a splash pad, skate park, dog park, and different dining options up along Route 30. Also near Shabbona Lake & Park, with additional shopping and dining options nearby in DeKalb. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Alice Chin

Compass License #475124084 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Tiffany Kniffin

Compass License #475156258

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,601

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x140
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,321 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Indian Creek Elementary School
  • Indian Creek Middle School
  • Indian Creek High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Manager Association, Phone Number (815) 751-6451
  • Green Ridge Subdivision
  • Property managed by Signature Professional Property Management
  • Community Lake

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,601

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Green Ridge
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2321
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Loft
  • Window Features: Screens, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2321
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2321
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2321
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2321
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2321
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes,Screens
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 290000
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Signature Professional Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Manager
  • Management Phone: 815-751-6451

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Indian Creek Elementary
  • High School: Indian Creek High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Indian Creek Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 425

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x140
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5601
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $5,346 $78,965 $10,708 $68,257
2023 $5,346 $71,832 $9,741 $62,091
2022 $5,475 $72,629 $18,540 $54,089
2021 $5,459 $69,428 $17,723 $51,705
2020 $5,338 $66,553 $16,989 $49,564
2019 $5,168 $64,055 $16,351 $47,704
2018 $5,012 $61,379 $15,668 $45,711
2017 $4,311 $52,628 $15,065 $37,563
2016 $4,167 $50,546 $14,469 $36,077
2015 -- $47,685 $13,650 $34,035
2014 -- $47,269 $13,531 $33,738
2013 -- $48,646 $13,925 $34,721
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $290,000 +107.3% $125 / Sq Ft
10/05/2015 10/05/15 Sold $139,900 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
08/11/2015 08/11/15 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2015 07/30/15 For Sale $139,900 -- $60 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $225,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $40,790 No Value Available
Closed $40,790 No Value Available
Closed $7,500 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $225,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12439741

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-15-181-018