Pretty as a picture! This fully renovated "tiny home" is tucked back from the street in a peaceful neighborhood, and is as charming as it is functional. Every inch has been thoughtfully designed starting with the durable LVP flooring that flows throughout the home. The bright and airy living room boasts lots of windows that fill the space with beautiful natural light. An adjacent office offers flexible space for working from home or crafting. The sleek bathroom with a walk-in shower has nice storage and plenty of light and just beyond you will find the gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry, a built-in pantry wall, quartz counters, and a cozy spot for a small dinette. The nearby mudroom/laundry is the perfect drop zone and makes daily life organized and convenient. Upstairs, two bedrooms await, the smaller is perfect for a nursery, guest space, or walk-in closet. The basement is open and clean and has a walk out door for added convenience. Every detail has been updated: new doors, windows, trim, siding, concrete patio & walkways, lush landscaping, and fresh sod. Step outside to the new patio, roomy garage and a 300 ft deep lot, offers amazing potential! Enjoy all the green space and privacy or even split the lot and build another home in front. This picture perfect home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 85 years and is a one of a kind offering you can't miss. Call for a private showing and end your home search today.
Sold for $159,900 on 10/03/25
$159,900
1865 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50707
2beds
827sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.41 Acres Lot
$159,900 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$909 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 06, 2025 at 07:55am
Listed by:
Sara Junaid 319-883-5008,
Oakridge Real Estate
Bought with:
Sara Junaid, S6072200
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 20253910

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, MicroHood, Microwave, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Doors: Paneled Doors
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Exterior Entry,Floor Drain,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 827 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall, Detached Garage
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 60x300
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 891219483004
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Crushed Rock, Hard Surface Road