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$297,460$126 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

731 WARD

WATERLOO, IL 62298
6
Beds
8
Baths
2,362 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$297K
$259K low$336K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,517 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$93,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,570
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,199
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,790

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.17
46
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
31
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
8
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMONROE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 326 ft²

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
W. J. Zahnow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.8 mi
M
Waterloo Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Waterloo High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Waterloo Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62298These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.169

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,202
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,724
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

731 Ward measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Waterloo 62298
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Waterloo 62298
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Monroe County

What homes are worth in Waterloo 62298

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$116K$682K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Waterloo 62298.

How it measures up in Waterloo 62298

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 62298.

Estimated value$297,460
CheaperTypical $317,940Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,362 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 731 Ward ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterloo 62298Monroe County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,46043% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1265% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,362 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac38% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than201694% of homes95% of homes

About 731 Ward

How much is 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL is $297,460 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $258,706 to $336,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL last sell?

731 Ward, Waterloo, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL?

731 Ward, Waterloo, IL has 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2,362 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL built?

731 Ward, Waterloo, IL was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL?

731 Ward, Waterloo, IL is assigned to W. J. Zahnow Elementary School (elementary); Waterloo Junior High School (middle), rated B+; Waterloo High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Waterloo Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL compare to other homes in Waterloo 62298?

Among the 7,136 homes in Waterloo 62298, it is worth more than 43% of them ($297,460 against a typical $317,940), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($126 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,362 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2016 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Monroe County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 731 Ward, Waterloo, IL was $5,517. The county assessed it at $93,930.

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