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  • $164,900

    1639 Howard Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

    2beds
    1,308sqft
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    $1,227/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $164,100 Zestimate®
    $126/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Meticulous lower levelGreat curb appealLovely garden areaNice patioFront covered porchSecond bathroomOversized detached one-stall garage
    So great to come home to! This well loved home has been updated throughout! With great curb appeal, a lovely garden area and a house that truly feels like a home, there is nothing to do except move in and enjoy! The living room welcomes you with soft, cozy carpeting and large windows flooding the space with natural light. This space conveniently connects to the eat-in kitchen, boasting stainless steel appliances, updated cabinets with specialty features, and plenty of storage and prep space. Completing the main floor are two bedrooms and a full, updated bathroom. The meticulous lower level offers an optional third bedroom, complete with an egress window, or a family room, the laundry area with cabinetry and laundry sink, a second bathroom, and great storage options. Outside you will find an oversized detached, one-stall garage with convenient access to one of the two sheds through the back side of the garage, great curb appeal with a front covered porch, a nice patio, and a park-like backyard with beautiful landscaping including an organic tiered garden! Some of the many updates include: Two Sheds (2025), Landscaping, Bathroom, 200 AMP Service Panel (2024), Roof & Gutters (2023), Carpeting (2022), Blinds (2022), Basement Bathroom (2018), Basement Laundry with Sink (2018), Concrete Driveway & Patios (2017), and in 2015 Insulated Wall & Attic, Added Double Thermo Pane Windows, Furnace with Humidifier and A/C. This one is a must see! Schedule your tour today!
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    Listed by:

    Amy Wienands 319-269-2477,

    AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC,

    Mary Gillett 319-231-8689,

    AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC

    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263643MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Family Room, Lwr Level Family Room, Living Room Separate
      Other
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Other
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,308 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 436
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: 1 Stall, Detached Garage
      • Carport spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Garden
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 40x135
      • Features: Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 891336378018
      • Zoning: R-2
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
      Condition
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Waterloo

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $126/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $115,400
      • Annual tax amount: $2,058
      • Date on market: 8/5/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 11 days
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $164,100

        $156,000 - $172,000

        $1,161/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Pending sale$164,900$126/sqft
        Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263643 Report a problem
        8/5/2026Listed for sale$164,900+133.9%$126/sqft
        Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263643 Report a problem
        4/22/2014Sold$70,500$54/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,802 +0.7%$115,400 +7.9%
        2024$1,789 +3.4%$106,990
        2023$1,730 +2.8%$106,990 +22.1%
        2022$1,683 +2.9%$87,660
        2021$1,635 +1.9%$87,660 +8.5%
        2020$1,604 +1.1%$80,800
        2019$1,587 +1.7%$80,800 +2.1%
        2018$1,561 +0.1%$79,120 +0.5%
        2017$1,560 -1.8%$78,730
        2016$1,588 $78,730
        2015$1,588 -11.6%$78,730 -1.3%
        2014$1,796 -3.1%$79,730 -9.2%
        2012$1,854 +0.7%$87,830
        2011$1,841 +3.3%$87,830 -1.2%
        2010$1,783 +2.8%$88,870
        2009$1,734 +2.2%$88,870
        2008$1,697 +1.7%$88,870 +7%
        2007$1,669 -0.5%$83,060
        2006$1,678 +15.9%$83,060
        2005$1,447 +5.8%$83,060 +36.2%
        2003$1,368 +1.7%$60,990
        2002$1,345 +10.7%$60,990 +18%
        2001$1,215 $51,690
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Liberty Park

        Getting around

        47 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Some Transit
        44 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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