Monroe County property record for 7837 State Rte 156, Waterloo, IL 62298
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,054 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-05-200-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 12-05-200-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,656 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 7837 STATE ROUTE 156 |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62298-2537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MA1 |
| Legal Description | PART N/2 SE |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 600502 |
7837 State Rte 156 is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Monroe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7837 STATE ROUTE 156, WATERLOO, IL 62298-2537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7837 State Rte 156 was $6,054, down 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe County |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,054.00 (-2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,411 Land $11,491 Building $93,920 | $316,233 (-5.16%) Land $34,473 Building $281,760 |
| 2024 | $6,202.00 | $333,435 Land $36,099 Building $297,336 | |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $99,546 Land $11,296 Building $88,250 | $298,638 Land $33,888 Building $264,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7837 State Rte 156 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 18, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 7837 State Rte 156 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 94% of the US · lower than 61% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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