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WATERLOO, IL 62298

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Monroe County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
55
⇧ 10% vs 50 last year
Pending
20
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$398,400
⇩ 7% vs $428,530 last year
Average Price
$356,311
⇩ 13.8% vs $413,338 last year
Days on Market
86
⇧ 17.8% vs 73 days last year

Market Context

Population: 17,192  ·  Density: 46.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $93,066

Typical home value: $246,716  ·  Homeownership: 83.8%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WATERLOO, IL real estate market (62298) currently shows 55 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 86 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86 days on market compared to 73 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7% year-over-year, from $428,530 to $398,400.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 55 this year vs 50 last year
  • Days on market: 86 now vs 73 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $398,400 (-7% YoY)
  • Average: $356,311 (-13.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.4 miles — 435 listings ($133,795,311 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62298Waterloo, IL 622980.0 mi55$19,597,105$398,400$356,311
62244Fults, IL 622448.5 mi2$598,000$299,000$299,000
62295Valmeyer, IL 622958.9 mi3$824,700$274,900$274,900
62285Smithton, IL 622859.5 mi11$4,453,273$447,500$404,843
62278Red Bud, IL 6227811.3 mi8$1,240,000$140,000$155,000
63019Crystal City, MO 6301913.4 mi5$1,093,250$224,500$218,650
63129Saint Louis, MO 6312913.8 mi95$29,774,045$327,450$313,411
63070Pevely, MO 6307014.6 mi19$6,738,483$304,500$354,657
62240East Carondelet, IL 6224015.0 mi1$40,000$40,000$40,000
63010Arnold, MO 6301015.5 mi56$18,531,520$306,000$330,920
63012Barnhart, MO 6301216.2 mi15$5,357,385$424,950$357,159
63125Saint Louis, MO 6312516.4 mi79$14,002,750$166,250$177,250
63028Festus, MO 6302817.4 mi86$31,544,800$335,000$366,800

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WATERLOO, IL 62298?

As of January 2026, there are 55 active listings in WATERLOO, IL (zip code 62298), compared to 50 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WATERLOO, IL 62298?

The median listing price in WATERLOO, IL 62298 is $398,400 as of January 2026, a 7% decrease from $428,530 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WATERLOO, IL?

Homes in WATERLOO, IL 62298 spend an average of 86 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 73 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WATERLOO, IL 62298?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WATERLOO, IL 62298 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86 days on market compared to 73 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WATERLOO, IL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WATERLOO, IL 62298 save an estimated $7,968 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $398,400. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.