Park Haven Homes for Sale

Park Haven in Waterloo is a neighborhood characterized by its single-family homes, including ranch-style, cottage, and split-level houses built in the 1960s and 70s. The area features larger lot sizes, averaging around 11,000 square feet, with manicured lawns, established trees, and well-kept gardens. While there are no sidewalks, the streets are lined with short, paved driveways, many of which have in-ground basketball hoops. Park Haven is driver-centric, with most essentials about a mile away and no public transit routes. Residents primarily use East San Marnan and US 20 for commuting, with an on-ramp just a mile south. The neighborhood is close to East San Marnan's major shopping district, which includes big box stores like Walmart and Target, as well as the Marcus Crossroads Cinema. Locally-owned restaurants and smaller chains are found along East Ridgeway and Kimball, with LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill being a popular spot. Downtown Waterloo, just 2 miles north, offers an evolving restaurant scene and hosts annual events such as My Waterloo Days, Friday Loo, and the Food Truck Fest. For recreation, Bontrager Park at the southern end of Park Haven provides a playscape and picnic tables, while the Cedar Valley Sportsplex, 2.5 miles south, offers swimming, basketball, and a track. The neighborhood is served by Lou Henry Elementary, Hoover Middle, and Waterloo West High, all of which have received positive reviews.