Monroe County, Illinois
Waterloo Real Estate and Local Guide
Waterloo is the seat of Monroe County and a growing bedroom community in the St. Louis metro-east area, known for its historic courthouse square and low crime.
Living in Waterloo
Named the 12th safest city in America with population over 10,000 by SafeWise in 2017. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Waterloo
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Waterloo home
Monroe County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse anchoring the Waterloo Historic District
Peterstown House
Stone house built in 1830, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Waterloo Historic District
Downtown district added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978
Konarcik Park
Park of about 62 acres with an 18-hole disc golf course, playgrounds, ball field and picnic areas
Waterloo Park District
Manages five public parks totaling more than 150 acres with trails, ball fields and a skate park
Waterloo areas to know
Peterstown
Historic early settlement that merged into Waterloo, home to the 1830 Peterstown House