$550,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

6478 Lake Forest Dr Waterloo, IL 62298

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,896 Sq Ft
2.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$141 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Docks
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Rogers Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pond

About This Home

As of June 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jo Woodward

Re/Max Alliance License #475116390 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Re/Max Alliance

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Schmidt

eXp Realty License #475172686

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,085

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 2.61 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Few Trees
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Veneer
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 9 Foot Basement Ceiling Height
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Lake Of The Woods Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-02-366-014-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,085

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Cross Street: Ole Still Dr.
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Pond on Lot, Sloped Down, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.61
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Chip And Seal
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-6672111
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Lake of the Woods
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2176
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, See Through
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 2176.00
  • PreviousStatus: Active Under Contract
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 1
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1720.00
  • MIS_EfficiencyYN: 0
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: 9 ft + Pour, Bathroom, Egress Window, Partially Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: 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
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1720
  • Door Features: Sliding Door(s)
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 2
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain No, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Lake of the Woods

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Completed
  • Lot Dimensions: 2.61 Acres
  • Parcel Number: 11-02-366-014-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7085

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Derra Sandy and Derra Breanna A
Bought by
Brock Cameron Seth and Brock Shari
Seller's Agent
Jo Woodward
Re/Max Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Monica Schmidt
eXp Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Current Estimated Value
$546,872

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,128
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.98%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$472,122
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,750

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2024
Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Feldker William and Feldker Leigh-Anne
Bought by
Derra Sandy and Derra Breanna A
Seller's Agent
Angela Welge
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Jo Woodward
Re/Max Alliance
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$537,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-2.36%
Views
353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$337,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2022
Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
Siegler Daniel J and Siegler Heather A
Bought by
Feldker William and Feldker Leigh-Anne
Seller's Agent
Angela Welge
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Mandy McGuire
Keller Williams Pinnacle
List Price
$447,750
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,250
0.5%
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
Apr 5, 2019
Sold by
Mccann Robert J and Mccann Jennifer M
Bought by
Siegler Daniel J and Siegler Heather A
Seller's Agent
Stacey LaCroix
Strano & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Angela Welge
RE/MAX Preferred
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$338,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$270,400
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $550,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $537,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $537,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $450,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $338,000 Monroe County Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $475,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $337,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $550,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $550,000 +2.4% $141 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $537,000 -0.5% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Price Changed $539,900 -1.1% $139 / Sq Ft
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Price Changed $546,000 -0.7% $140 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $550,000 +2.4% $141 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Off Market $537,000 -- --
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Price Changed $550,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
08/08/2024 08/08/24 For Sale $550,000 +2.4% $141 / Sq Ft
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Off Market $537,000 -- --
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Sold $450,000 +0.5% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/21/2022 06/21/22 For Sale $447,750 +32.5% $123 / Sq Ft
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Sold $338,000 +0.9% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $335,000 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $7,847 $140,345 $13,212 $127,133
2023 $0 $122,350 $12,510 $109,840
2022 $6,553 $111,670 $12,510 $99,160
2021 $5,777 $97,630 $12,510 $85,120
2020 $5,902 $97,240 $12,510 $84,730
2019 $5,748 $93,590 $12,510 $81,080
2018 $5,437 $86,490 $12,510 $73,980
2017 $5,325 $88,831 $12,735 $76,096
2016 $0 $80,480 $12,510 $67,970
2015 $4,052 $68,550 $12,510 $56,040
2014 $3,963 $68,550 $12,510 $56,040
2012 -- $67,370 $12,510 $54,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25032963

MARIS MLS

APN: 11-02-366-014-000