Welcome to this charming corner-lot home featuring a fully fenced yard and a 2-stall garage! The main level boasts cozy living space with original hardwood floors, two comfortable bedrooms, an updated bathroom, and a functional kitchen complete with a dishwasher. Upstairs, you'll find a large third bedroom highlighted by two bright dormers that flood the space with natural light. The finished lower level offers a spacious family room perfect for entertaining or relaxation, with the flexibility to easily serve as a fourth bedroom. Conveniently located just blocks from Kittrell Elementary, shopping, and medical facilities. Schedule your private tour today!
For sale
$178,500
1520 E Mitchell Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
3beds
1,770sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$171,500 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished lower levelOriginal hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomCozy living spaceCharming corner-lot homeFully fenced yardLarge third bedroom
- 7 days
- 478
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Elke M Gerdes 319-240-3034,
Structure Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20264780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Carport spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 135 x 55
Details
- Parcel number: 891336303022
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,330
- Annual tax amount: $2,965
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$171,500
$163,000 - $180,000
$1,270/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $178,500-0.8%$101/sqft |
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| 3/30/2025 | Listing removed | $179,950$102/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Pending sale | $179,950$102/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,950+5.9%$102/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $169,900$96/sqft |
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| 9/2/2023 | Pending sale | $169,900$96/sqft |
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| 8/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $169,900+17.2%$96/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Sold | $145,000$82/sqft |
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| 5/19/2021 | Pending sale | $145,000$82/sqft |
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| 5/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $145,000+7.4%$82/sqft |
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| 7/16/2020 | Sold | $135,000-0.7%$76/sqft |
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| 6/13/2020 | Pending sale | $136,000$77/sqft |
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| 6/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $136,000+18.4%$77/sqft |
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| 6/3/2016 | Listing removed | $114,900$65/sqft |
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| 5/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $114,900+15.5%$65/sqft |
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| 11/9/2011 | Sold | $99,500-5.1%$56/sqft |
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| 7/31/2011 | Listed for sale | $104,900-4.5%$59/sqft |
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| 5/29/2011 | Listing removed | $109,900$62/sqft |
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| 5/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $109,900$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,928 +15.3% | $145,330 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $2,539 +11.2% | $134,980 -1.8% |
| 2023 | $2,283 +2.8% | $137,520 +21.9% |
| 2022 | $2,221 +9.3% | $112,820 |
| 2021 | $2,033 +1.9% | $112,820 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $1,995 -1.2% | $98,340 |
| 2019 | $2,019 +1% | $98,340 |
| 2018 | $1,998 +0% | $98,340 |
| 2017 | $1,998 -10.4% | $98,340 |
| 2016 | $2,230 | $98,340 |
| 2015 | $2,230 +5.6% | $98,340 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $2,112 -2.7% | $93,790 -8.8% |
| 2012 | $2,172 +3.5% | $102,890 |
| 2011 | $2,098 +3.3% | $102,890 +1.6% |
| 2010 | $2,031 +2.8% | $101,270 |
| 2009 | $1,976 +2.2% | $101,270 |
| 2008 | $1,934 +14.9% | $101,270 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,683 -0.5% | $94,640 +13% |
| 2006 | $1,691 +10.9% | $83,730 |
| 2005 | $1,524 +5.8% | $83,730 +30.4% |
| 2003 | $1,441 +1.7% | $64,230 |
| 2002 | $1,417 +10.7% | $64,230 +18% |
| 2001 | $1,280 | $54,430 |
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Neighborhood: Liberty Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kittrell Elementary
- Middle: Hoover Intermediate
- High: West High - Waterloo
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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