Monroe County property record for 857 Blazing Star Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,854 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-20-117-036-000 |
| Primary APN | 08-20-117-036-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 720 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Patio Area | 470 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR |
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| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62298-3171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WR3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 QUAIL RIDGE PHASE 1 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAIL RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | 26 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4033 |
| Census Tract | 600401 |
857 Blazing Star Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Monroe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAMILY FINANCE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIME LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023430682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Property Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000441911 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 441911 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Document Number | 0000430682 |
| Map Reference | DOC 297311 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 430682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $547.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Document Number | 0000430683 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 430683 |
| Name | FAMILY FINANCE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Property Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000415028 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 415028 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Property Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000406188 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 406188 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MONROE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Document Number | 0000397521 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 397521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | COLUMBIA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $420.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 857 BLAZING STAR DR WATERLOO IL 622983171, WATERLOO, IL 62298-3171 |
| Document Number | 397522 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 397522 |
| Name | PRIME LNDG |
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| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 857 Blazing Star Dr was $6,854, up 7.8% 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 | $6,854.00 (+7.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,090 (+4.15%) Land $16,840 Building $101,250 | $354,270 (+4.15%) Land $50,520 Building $303,750 |
| 2024 | $6,356.00 | $113,383 Land $16,454 Building $96,929 | $340,149 Land $49,362 Building $290,787 |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $93,300 (+3.68%) Land $15,450 Building $77,850 | $279,900 (+3.68%) Land $46,350 Building $233,550 |
| 2021 | Additional exemption filed | $89,990 Land $13,050 Building $76,940 | $269,970 Land $39,150 Building $230,820 |
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 857 Blazing Star Dr 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 | 5 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 857 Blazing Star Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 74% 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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Harrisonville Telephone Company Fiber · DSL | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon, Wisper ISP.
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