Lori Prior
REALTOR®
BEDS3
BATHS2 full
SQUARE FEET1,640
MLS#26010990
STATUSActive Under Contract
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONLakeview Estates
SCHOOLWaterloo DIST 5
Property Description
PHOTOS COMING THURSDAY - PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Friday, February 24, 2026 from 4 - 6 p.m.! Welcome to 497 Mary Drive in Waterloo, Illinois - a beautifully updated ranch home built in 1995, perfectly positioned on a desirable corner lot just off Lakeview Drive. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home offers an open and inviting floor plan with vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace that creates the perfect gathering space. Originally designed as a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with an office just off the foyer to the left, the current homeowners thoughtfully enclosed the hallway office to create a true third bedroom - adding both functionality and flexibility to the layout. The eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home, showcasing stunning white cabinetry - some with elegant glass-front doors - crown molding, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, built-in trash container, touch-operated faucet, and KitchenAid appliances that will all remain. A huge custom pantry with a barn-style sliding door adds both charm and practicality. The updated laundry room is a standout feature, beautifully renovated with tile flooring, additional cabinetry, new can lighting, and a convenient pocket door. The spacious primary suite offers shiplap accents, crown molding, a custom walk-in closet, and a large private bath complete with a single bowl vanity and separate tub and shower. Additional shiplap details in the foyer and primary bedroom bring warm, modern farmhouse character throughout the home. This home offers not one, but two hot water heaters - providing added convenience and efficiency for daily use. Step outside to enjoy the covered patio with ceiling fan - perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests - along with a storage shed for added storage. The lower level remains unfinished, offering a blank canvas and endless potential for additional living space, recreation area, or storage. This home has been meticulously maintained with extensive updates, including: new roof on home and shed (2025 by Total Roofing), lime-washed exterior brick, vinyl siding by Jacob (2025), new garage door system (2025), HVAC system by Belloman (2024), primary bath updates (2023), built-in closet system in the primary bedroom (2023), carpet and LVP flooring throughout (2021), hot water heater (2021), lighting, door hinges and knobs replaced (2020), fence installation (2020), updated blinds throughout, smart thermostat system, and more. If you've been searching for a move-in ready home with modern updates, character, and room to grow - 497 Mary Drive is ready to welcome you home.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Full, Concrete, Roughed-In Bath
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Garage: 2
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Home Style: Other, Ranch
Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
Roof Type: Architectural Shingle
Taxes: $4,740
Year Built: 1995
Amenities
Breakfast Bar
Eat-in Kitchen
Pantry
Open Floorplan
Tub
Kitchen/Dining Room Combo
Feature Descriptions
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Days on Site: 21
Exterior: Stone Veneer, Brick Veneer, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Fireplace: Living Room
Lot: Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions: .22 Acres
Parcel#: 07-25-349-030-000
Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT. Above Grade: 1640
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Water: Public
Room Sizes
Kitchen: 11x21
Living Room: 16x19
Primary Bedroom: 15x16
Primary Bathroom: 8x11
Bathroom: 5x8
Bedroom 2: 10x11
Bedroom 3: 10x12
Laundry: 6x9
Local Schools
High School: Waterloo
Middle School: WATERLOO DIST 5
Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
School District: Waterloo DIST 5
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: eXp Realty
Shown By
Agent Name: Lori Prior
Agent Phone:
Agency Title: Strano & Associates
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497 Mary Drive | MLS# 26010990
This single family home located at 497 Mary Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $319,900. This property was built in 1995 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1640 sq. ft. Mary Drive is located in the Lakeview Estates subdivision within the Waterloo DIST 5 school district. Search Lakeview Estates real estate on lprior.strano.com today.