Charming and full of character, this super cute 1.5-story home offers 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a functional layout you’ll love. The main floor features two bedrooms, an updated kitchen with modern finishes, and gorgeous woodwork that adds timeless warmth throughout. A cozy office with a fireplace makes the perfect spot for working from home or unwinding with a good book. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms offering plenty of space for family or guests. Outside, enjoy the oversized one-stall garage, fenced-in yard, and room to relax or entertain. This delightful home combines charm, functionality, and updates in all the right places—don’t miss it!
Sold for $157,000
$157,000
126 Kingsley Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
4beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$157,900 Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$1,227 Estimated rent
Home value
$157,900
$141,000 - $177,000
$1,227/mo
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Gorgeous woodworkUpdated kitchenFenced-in yardOversized one-stall garage
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Listed by:
Bethany Benner 319-551-4010,
Oakridge Real Estate
Bought with:
Brooke Sires
AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20254462
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Dryer, Microwave, Microwave Built In, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 55x122
Details
- Parcel number: 891326356012
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete, Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $157,000-1.8%$105/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20254462 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$107/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20254462 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+377.3%$107/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20254462 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/1/2021 | Listed for rent | $975+14.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2018 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 1/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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| 9/28/2016 | Sold | $33,500-9.2%$22/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20163924 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2016 | Pending sale | $36,900$25/sqft |
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| 8/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $36,900$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,771 +8.5% | $144,040 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $2,553 +2% | $127,720 |
| 2023 | $2,503 +2.7% | $127,720 +12.1% |
| 2022 | $2,437 +9.1% | $113,980 |
| 2021 | $2,234 +1.6% | $113,980 +15.6% |
| 2020 | $2,198 -0.9% | $98,640 |
| 2019 | $2,217 +62.3% | $98,640 |
| 2018 | $1,366 +0% | $98,640 +61% |
| 2017 | $1,366 -38.8% | $61,270 -37.7% |
| 2016 | $2,232 | $98,410 |
| 2015 | $2,232 +0.7% | $98,410 |
| 2014 | $2,216 +1.5% | $98,410 -4.9% |
| 2012 | $2,183 +3.3% | $103,430 |
| 2011 | $2,113 +3.3% | $103,430 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $2,045 +2.8% | $101,970 |
| 2009 | $1,990 +2.2% | $101,970 |
| 2008 | $1,947 +1.7% | $101,970 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,915 -0.5% | $95,300 |
| 2006 | $1,925 +21.2% | $95,300 |
| 2005 | $1,588 +5.8% | $95,300 +42.4% |
| 2003 | $1,501 +2.3% | $66,920 |
| 2002 | $1,467 +10.7% | $66,920 +18.7% |
| 2001 | $1,325 | $56,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Church Row Historic
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Irving Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Irving Elementary
- Middle: Hoover Intermediate
- High: West High
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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