Character, charm, and cute as pie! So much cute, you'll ooh and ahh through the whole house. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel how warm, lived-in, and loved this home is. The living room is bright and welcoming with tons of natural light, a wood-burning fireplace with updated tile, coved ceilings, and original hardwood floors that flow into the spacious formal dining room. Just off the dining space, you'll find a sweet little 3-season porch that’s begging for a comfy chair and a good book, or it could double as a playroom, plant room, or your morning coffee oasis. The kitchen features natural wood cabinets, a bright white tile backsplash, new appliances, a brass pot rack, and a professional hood fan. Clean, functional, and full of charm. On the main floor, you'll find two bedrooms and an updated full bath with a fun pop of floral wallpaper. There's also a bonus half bath in the front bedroom and main floor laundry for convenience. Upstairs, a spacious third bedroom with a large closet offers even more flexibility. The lower level has a second living space that's perfect for movie nights, a home gym, or a play area, with plenty of storage and room to finish more if you'd like. There’s also an additional laundry hookup downstairs if preferred. Outside, this home sits on a roomy corner lot and features sleek black siding, a steel roof, a detached garage, and a carport. Just a few blocks from Lowell Elementary, with easy access to downtown restaurants, and tucked into a sweet neighborhood, this one is truly move-in ready. Let’s go take a look at this adorable house!
Sold for $180,000 on 08/01/25
$180,000
1556 Bertch Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
3beds
1,509sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$175,000 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,187 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 09:53am
Listed by:
Paige Peyton 319-404-9899,
Oakridge Real Estate
Bought with:
Rachel Iverson, S68268000
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR,MLS#: 20252933

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Rented
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Laundry Closet, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling-Cove
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,509 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall, Carport, Garage Door Opener
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 127
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 891336104012
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Steel
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete, Hard Surface Road
Services availability

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