$537,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

6478 Lake Forest Dr Waterloo, IL 62298

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,896 Sq Ft
2.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Waterfront
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Rogers Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome HOME to 6478 Lake Forest Drive! Stunning walkout ranch with 4 beds & 3 baths is more than just a home perched on a lakefront lot; it's a lifestyle. Sit back, relax, enjoy sunset & cast a line from your private dock. Floor-to-ceiling stack stone double-sided fireplace, beautiful wood flooring and amazing 3 season room creat a warm & inviting atmosphere. Kitchen offers lots of cabinets, tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, stainless appliances & incredible 8'x4' granite island with seating for up to 8. Primary suite boasts lake views & attached bath suite with spacious closet complete with organizaation system. Retreat to the finished basement featuring 9' ceilings, office/bonus room, full bath, 4th bedroom & access to patio & cozy, rocked firepit area. Oversized 3 car garage w/ new concrete drive that comfortably accomodates parking for 7+ cars. Country living with subdivision comforts conveniently located just 8 minutes to shopping & dining in charming Waterloo, IL.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Laskowski

RE/MAX Preferred License #475154305 Listed on: 08/08/2024

RE/MAX Preferred

Last Buyer's Agent

Jo Woodward

Re/Max Alliance License #475116390

Re/Max Alliance

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,553

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 2.61 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Veneer
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common ground and lake maintenance

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,553

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Property Sub-Type: Residential
  • ResoLotFeatures: Water View, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.61
  • Co List Office Phone: 6242111
  • Subdivision Name: Lake of the Woods
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2176
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Reso Window Features: Six Panel Door(s), Some Insulated Wndws
  • Age: 18
  • Special Areas: Entry Foyer,Family Room,Main Floor Laundry,Sun Room
  • Style Description: Ranch
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Ceramic Tile
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Wood
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Ceramic Tile
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Carpeting
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Carpeting
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Ceramic Tile
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Concrete
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Laminate
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Concrete
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Concrete
  • MAR_RoomFloorCovering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Concrete, Bathroom in LL, Egress Window(s), Full, Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Carpets, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet(s), Some Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1720
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Location: Kitchen,Living Room

Beds/Baths

  • Bedroom Description: Main Floor Primary,Primary Bdr. Suite

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Construction Type: Brk/Stn Veneer Frnt, Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Boat Dock, Shed(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rear/Side Entry
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Fee Includes: common ground and lake maintenance

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: 2.61 acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 113692
  • Parcel Number: 11-02-366-014-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6553

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.58%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$474,596
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$72,046

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 Laskowski
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 Laskowski
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
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 --
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 $270,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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
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
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: MIS24049891

MARIS MLS

APN: 11-02-366-014-000