Monroe County property record for 304 Columbia Ave, Waterloo, IL 62298
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-24-449-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 07-24-449-022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,920 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 276 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 304 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62298-1026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WR3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 PAUTLER HEIGHTS #2 |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAUTLER HEIGHTS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | 31 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 600401 |
304 Columbia Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2025.
Source: Monroe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5646 MAEYSTOWN RD, WATERLOO, IL 62298-6536 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK WATERLOO |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK WATERLOO |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer COLUMBIA TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025436714 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000401089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Property Address | 304 COLUMBIA AVE, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000413634 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 413634 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK WATERLOO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Property Address | 304 COLUMBIA AVE, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000401794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 401794 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK WATERLOO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 304 COLUMBIA AVE, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1026 |
| Document Number | 0000401089 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 401089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | COLUMBIA TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 COLUMBIA AVE WATERLOO IL 622981026, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Columbia Ave was $3,401, up 15.4% from the year before.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Waterloo City |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,401.00 (+15.37%) | $55,740 Land $18,320 Building $37,420 | $167,220 Land $54,960 Building $112,260 |
| 2024 | $2,948.00 | ||
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $51,920 Land $16,350 Building $35,570 | $155,760 Land $49,050 Building $106,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 304 Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 304 Columbia Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATERLOO serves 10,190 people · EPA ID IL1330300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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