$485,000
6730 Cardinal Drive
Part SW SE, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298
MLS® 26055583 · Listed by Stellhorn Realty, Inc.
About this property
WHO NEEDS A RESORT? This isn’t another “gray house” that looks like everything else on the market. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the exceptional quality, thoughtful details and personality that make this property stand apart. Set on 8 beautiful, secluded acres just 3 miles from Waterloo, this ranch-style home offers 2500+ sq ft of finished living space, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a large 2-car garage — but the lifestyle here is what really makes it special. Step outside and you will find 3 separate outdoor living spaces,the pool and deck, relaxing hot tub and fire pit and or a sitting area to enjoy the private country surroundings, all which create your own backyard getaway. Add the large workshop/she-shed, garden shed, raised garden beds and acreage with room for animals or pasture, and you have a property that offers far more than just a beautiful home. Matching the attention to detail, this custom floor plan with built-in cabinetry, 2 fireplaces, choice flooring, vaulted ceiling along with closets everywhere you look giving this home such flexibilty. The sunlit, open feel of the main level doesn’t stop there. Head downstairs and two large windows fill the lower level with natural light and views of the outdoors—you may have to remind yourself which floor you’re on. A wet/bar kitchnette. 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets, full bath would make this property great for generational living. A large storage room is great for season decorations along with housing the utility infrastructure. This terrific package is private without being remote, distinctive without being overdone, and filled with the kind of attention to detail you simply don’t find in every home. Tenants rights prevail, 6 acres leased to tenant farmer for hay. Please no Looky Loo's without your agent. Can not be viewed from Trout Camp/Cardinal.
Room details
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 20.50 × 15.40 | — |
| Kitchen | Main | 11.40 × 10.10 | — |
| Dining Room | Main | 10.40 × 11.60 | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 15.60 × 13.80 | — |
| Primary Bathroom | Main | 9.11 × 10.70 | — |
| Sunroom | Main | 11.50 × 17.50 | — |
| Laundry | Main | 6.90 × 5.00 | — |
| Bathroom 2 | Main | 8.10 × 4.11 | — |
| Bedroom 2 | Lower | 11.50 × 12.00 | — |
| Bedroom 3 | Lower | 14.90 × 11.60 | — |
| Bathroom 3 | Lower | — | — |
| Family Room | Lower | 23.90 × 14.70 | — |
| Bonus Room | Lower | 15.00 × 6.00 | — |
MLS® data for this listing last updated Aug 29, 2026.