5268 Highway 156

1,638 Sq. Ft.
$176 / Sq. Ft.
1,638
Sq. Ft.
$176
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This home offers a beautiful country setting on 1.6 acres with mature trees, all just minutes from town. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, it includes a full unfinished walk-out basement and an oversized carport. The open kitchen boasts solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances, flowing into a large living room and separate family room—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the third bedroom includes a walk-in closet....This home offers a beautiful country setting on 1.6 acres with mature trees, all just minutes from town. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, it includes a full unfinished walk-out basement and an oversized carport. The open kitchen boasts solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances, flowing into a large living room and separate family room—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the third bedroom includes a walk-in closet. Major updates completed in 2025 include the roof, HVAC system, and water heater.
  1. Listed by Gary Johnston • Johnston Realty, Inc.
    P: (618)-779-4124 johnston@icss.net

Property Details for 5268 Highway 156

Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/25/2026 11:57 AM

Property Details for 5268 Highway 156

StatusActive
MLS #26024619
Days on Market6
Taxes$2,255 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1961
Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
CountyMonroe County

Location

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Building Information for 5268 Highway 156

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,643 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,455

Property Taxes

$188

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5268 Highway 156

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Waterloo
  • County Or Parish: Monroe
  • Latitude: 38.320294
  • Longitude: -90.123588
  • Postal Code: 62298
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: NA
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 08-32-100-009-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,255.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
  • High School: Waterloo
  • High School District: Waterloo DIST 5
  • Middle Or Junior School: WATERLOO DIST 5
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1638.0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Wooded Area
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 69696.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1638.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Other
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane Leased
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • LivingAreaSource: Other
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15x10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19x11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 25x12
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17x11
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 7x6
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 6.0

Property History for 5268 Highway 156

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26024619

$289,000
Dec 28, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480791989

$110,000

-0.4% / yr

Sep 20, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #368069812

$113,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26024619

$289,000
12/28/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480791989

$110,000

-0.4% / yr

09/20/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #368069812

$113,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5268 Highway 156

Taxable ValueLand$18,883Additions$19,844Total$38,727
Tax Record2024$2,255 ($188 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size69,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961ZoningMA2CountyMONROEAPN08-32-100-009-000

Schools near 5268 Highway 156

This home is within Waterloo Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
W J Zahnow Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Rogers Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Gardner Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Waterloo Junior High School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5268 Highway 156 is a single family home for sale in Waterloo, IL 62298. This property was listed for sale on April 24, 2026 by Johnston Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $289,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on December 28, 2021. This listing's school district is Waterloo Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include W J Zahnow Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School. 5268 Highway 156 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,638 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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