Step into timeless charm with this beautifully updated 1920s home, where original character meets modern convenience. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,584 sq ft of warm, inviting living space, this home blends vintage soul with thoughtful upgrades. Original details like preserved door handles are paired with modern touches such as a jetted tub, a brand-new sprinkler system, and 11 exterior solar LED lights for added ambiance and energy efficiency. Inside, enjoy rich hardwood floors, exposed wood beam accents, and sun-filled rooms with stylish ceiling fans and upgraded lighting. The open living and dining areas are ideal for entertaining or relaxing near the cozy gas fireplace. With a perfect balance of charm and comfort, this home captures the elegance of the past with the ease of today—truly a rare find!
For sale
$305,000
196 S Water Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
3beds
1,584sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$297,000 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceOriginal characterModern convenienceVintage soulThoughtful upgradesStylish ceiling fansSun-filled rooms
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Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 04:12pm
Listed by:
The Nelson Group 208-227-5346,
Keller Williams Realty East Idaho,
Dave Nelson 208-403-4362,
Keller Williams Realty East Idaho
Source: SRMLS,MLS#: 2178704

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Basement
- Area: 530
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,584
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,054
- Finished area below ground: 530
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,484.8 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: RPA1740021007E
- Zoning description: Bonneville-R1-Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Primary Exterior Material: Metal Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: 3 Tab
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Idaho Falls Power, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Original Townsite
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Idaho Falls
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,109
- Annual tax amount: $1,333
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: 11 Individual Led Exterior Solar Lights, Remote Garage Opener, Washer And Dryer, Custom Wood Top For Washer And Dryer, Ring Cameras And Security System, 2 Portable Air Conditioners, Bbq Grill, 1 Freezer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Stove - Gas. Window Coverings/Blind.
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property, 1 Freezer, Sellers Work Tools, Sellers Yard Tools. Current Wireless Internet Hardware.
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