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Sold for $130,000
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    1557 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

    2beds
    1,302sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $130,500 Zestimate®
    $100/sqft
    $1,085 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $130,500

    $124,000 - $137,000

    $1,085/mo

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    What's special

    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!!!!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Bryce J Clark 785-371-6782,

    Re/Max Concepts

    Bought with:

    Lauren D Jones Patten, S7140400

    Lockard Realty Company

    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262887MLS Logo

    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: Detached Garage
    • 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: $100/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $109,270
    • Annual tax amount: $2,395
    • Date on market: 6/25/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 22 days
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/3/2026Sold$130,000-3.6%$100/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262887 Report a problem
    7/18/2026Pending sale$134,900$104/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262887 Report a problem
    6/25/2026Listed for sale$134,900+26.1%$104/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262887 Report a problem
    1/12/2023Sold$107,000+1.9%$82/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20225405 Report a problem
    11/26/2022Pending sale$105,000$81/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20225405 Report a problem
    11/24/2022Listed for sale$105,000+18.1%$81/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20225405 Report a problem
    2/7/2019Listing removed$88,900$68/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #20185673 Report a problem
    11/7/2018Price change$88,900-1.2%$68/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #20185673 Report a problem
    10/24/2018Price change$90,000+1.1%$69/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate - Cedar Falls #20185673 Report a problem
    9/18/2018Price change$89,000-5.2%$68/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/24/2018Price change$93,900-1.7%$72/sqft
    Source: Oakridge Realtors #20182630 Report a problem
    5/29/2018Price change$95,500-2.1%$73/sqft
    Source: Oakridge Realtors #20182630 Report a problem
    5/17/2018Listed for sale$97,500+17.5%$75/sqft
    Source: Oakridge Realtors #20182630 Report a problem
    7/10/2015Sold$83,000-2.2%$64/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    5/30/2015Listed for sale$84,900$65/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #20153577 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Liberty Park

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    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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