Monroe County property record for 638 James St, Waterloo, IL 62298
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $199,500 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-24-249-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 07-24-249-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,453 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,453 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,453 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 18,199 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 760 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 638 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62298-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 & N 48FT OFF LOT 14 MEADOWBROOK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | 16 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 600401 |
Source: Monroe County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 JAMES ST, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020410735 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000410735 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 638 JAMES ST, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1037 |
| Document Number | 0000410735 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 410735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | MONROE COUNTY TITLE COMPANY (MCTC), MONROE CNTY TITLE CO (MCTC) |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $299.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 638 JAMES ST WATERLOO IL 622981037, WATERLOO, IL 62298-1037 |
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 | $4,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,570 (+16.05%) Land $17,680 Building $59,890 | $232,710 (+16.05%) Land $53,040 Building $179,670 |
| 2024 | $4,382.00 | ||
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $66,840 Land $15,950 Building $50,890 | $200,520 Land $47,850 Building $152,670 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Harrisonville Telephone Company Fiber · DSL | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Wisper ISP.
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