164 Lovejoy Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
What's special
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath property nestled in a charming historic residential neighborhood. This home blends timeless character with modern updates, featuring gorgeous hardwood floors, arched doorways, and a formal dining room that adds warmth and elegance to the main living spaces. The updated kitchen offers a fresh, inviting space for preparing meals and gathering with family and friends. Cozy up around the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or enjoy the additional living space provided by the enclosed porch. Outside, you'll find a spacious deck overlooking the fenced-in yard, surrounded by mature trees that provide shade, privacy, and plenty of natural beauty. The partially finished basement offers additional space for a family room, home office, hobby area, or storage. An oversized detached 2-stall garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, toys, or workshop space. With its combination of historic charm, thoughtful updates, hardwood floors, outdoor space, and desirable neighborhood setting, this home is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy character and comfort in one place.
- 26 days
- 2,213
- 197
Likely to sell faster than
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Justin Reuter 319-939-5112,
Oakridge Real Estate
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room Separate, Lwr Level Family Room
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,893 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 325
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Oversized
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 115
Details
- Parcel number: 891334233011
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,530
- Annual tax amount: $5,072
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $235,000-6%$124/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20264595 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$132/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20264595 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $250,000-10.7%$132/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $280,000-5.1%$148/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+84.5%$156/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2002 | Sold | $159,900$84/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,075 +8.7% | $248,530 +25.5% |
| 2024 | $3,749 +2.1% | $198,050 |
| 2023 | $3,671 +2.8% | $198,050 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $3,572 -1.4% | $176,040 |
| 2021 | $3,622 +1.8% | $176,040 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $3,559 -0.7% | $168,520 |
| 2019 | $3,584 +1% | $168,520 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $3,550 +0% | $167,950 |
| 2017 | $3,550 -1.7% | $167,950 |
| 2016 | $3,612 | $167,950 |
| 2015 | $3,612 +6.1% | $167,950 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $3,404 -4% | $160,070 -4.7% |
| 2012 | $3,545 +4.6% | $167,950 |
| 2011 | $3,388 +3.3% | $167,950 +2.7% |
| 2010 | $3,280 -2.4% | $163,530 |
| 2009 | $3,361 +2.2% | $163,530 -5.1% |
| 2008 | $3,289 +1.7% | $172,230 +7% |
| 2007 | $3,235 -0.5% | $160,960 |
| 2006 | $3,251 +23% | $160,960 |
| 2005 | $2,643 +5.8% | $160,960 +44.5% |
| 2003 | $2,498 +5.1% | $111,360 |
| 2002 | $2,377 +16% | $111,360 +18% |
| 2001 | $2,049 | $94,370 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$227,700
$216,000 - $239,000
$1,660/mo
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