Welcome 1557 Forest Avenue!! This charming and affordable Waterloo home offers the perfect combination of character, functionality, and value. Featuring two bedrooms on the main level and a spacious non-conforming bedroom in the lower level, this home provides a great flexible living space for all buyer's at a great price!! Step inside to find a bright and inviting living area filled with natural light and a practical layout designed for everyday living. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and easy access to the dining area, making meal preparation and entertaining a breeze. The lower level expands your living options with additional finished space, storage, and the non-conforming third bedroom. Outside, you'll appreciate the generous yard with plenty of room for pets, gardening, outdoor gatherings, or simply relaxing after a long day. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and major thoroughfares, this home offers easy access to everything Waterloo has to offer. 1557 Forest Avenue is packed with potential and ready for its next owner. Call your favorite local REALTOR today!!!!
For sale
$134,900
1557 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
2beds
1,302sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$134,100 Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 7 days |
- 452 |
- 27 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bryce Clark 785-371-6782,
RE/MAX Concepts - Cedar Falls
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262887
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Block,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,302 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Stall
- Carport spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 127.00
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 891336104013
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,270
- Annual tax amount: $2,395
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$134,100
$127,000 - $141,000
$1,293/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900+26.1%$104/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262887 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2023 | Sold | $107,000+1.9%$82/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20225405 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2022 | Pending sale | $105,000$81/sqft |
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| 11/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $105,000+18.1%$81/sqft |
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| 2/7/2019 | Listing removed | $88,900$68/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #20185673 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2018 | Price change | $88,900-1.2%$68/sqft |
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| 10/24/2018 | Price change | $90,000+1.1%$69/sqft |
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| 9/18/2018 | Price change | $89,000-5.2%$68/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2018 | Price change | $93,900-1.7%$72/sqft |
Source: Oakridge Realtors #20182630 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2018 | Price change | $95,500-2.1%$73/sqft |
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| 5/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $97,500+17.5%$75/sqft |
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| 7/13/2015 | Sold | $83,000-2.2%$64/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20153577 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $84,900$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,395 +12% | $109,270 -1% |
| 2024 | $2,138 +24.3% | $110,420 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $1,720 +2.7% | $106,970 +36.6% |
| 2022 | $1,674 +1.7% | $78,310 |
| 2021 | $1,646 +8.6% | $78,310 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $1,516 +13.3% | $72,670 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $1,338 +1.2% | $68,030 |
| 2018 | $1,322 +0% | $68,030 |
| 2017 | $1,322 +76.3% | $68,030 |
| 2016 | $750 | $68,030 +105.6% |
| 2015 | $750 -46% | $33,090 -46.4% |
| 2014 | $1,390 -0.8% | $61,700 -8.6% |
| 2012 | $1,401 +8.9% | $67,530 +1.7% |
| 2011 | $1,286 +3.3% | $66,390 +6.9% |
| 2010 | $1,245 +2.8% | $62,080 |
| 2009 | $1,212 +2.2% | $62,080 |
| 2008 | $1,186 +1.7% | $62,080 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,166 -0.5% | $58,020 |
| 2006 | $1,172 -12.6% | $58,020 |
| 2005 | $1,341 +5.8% | $58,020 +2.6% |
| 2003 | $1,268 +1.7% | $56,530 |
| 2002 | $1,247 +10.7% | $56,530 +18% |
| 2001 | $1,126 | $47,910 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Liberty Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Bunger Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 3/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowell Elementary
- Middle: Bunger
- 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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