Photo: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.07 homes sold in Wataga in the last year, at a typical $148K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Wataga homes are listed.
Every place Wataga homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Wataga.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Wataga home costs about $995 a month
Price: Wataga’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Wataga’s 1.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Wataga is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Four things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $148K home, about $2,670 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Wataga, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Wataga. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Wataga with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Wataga
What do homes sell for in Wataga, IL?
7 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $148K, $91 a square foot.
Is Wataga a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 3 sold, about 0.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.2% of asking on average, and 67% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Wataga?
About 1.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $148K home that’s near $2,670.
Where can I see homes for sale in Wataga?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Wataga’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Wataga.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).