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Pending
$285,000
171 Lovejoy Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
3beds
2,308sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$280,900 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second cozy fireplaceDeep two-stall tuck-under garageCozy eat-in optionThree generously sized bedroomsBright spacious kitchenTile floorsMassive family room
- 53 days |
- 38 |
- 4 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ethan Jennings 319-610-5320,
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262063
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Dishwasher, Dryer, MicroHood, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Block,Interior Entry,Floor Drain,Partially Finished,Radon Mitigation System
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,308 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Stall, Tuckunder Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85 x 100
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 891334234019
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brk Accent, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,570
- Annual tax amount: $5,119
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$280,900
$267,000 - $295,000
$1,724/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $285,000$123/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262063 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+43.2%$123/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262063 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2021 | Sold | $199,000$86/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20213267 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2021 | Pending sale | $199,000$86/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20213267 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,000+24.5%$86/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20213267 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2016 | Listing removed | $159,900$69/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX HOME GROUP #20162380 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900$69/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX HOME GROUP #20162380 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2016 | Listing removed | $159,900$69/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX HOME GROUP #20156982 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2016 | Price change | $159,900-3%$69/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$71/sqft |
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| 11/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $169,900+29.7%$74/sqft |
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| 6/21/2001 | Sold | $131,000$57/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,898 +8.7% | $295,570 +25.2% |
| 2024 | $4,508 +0.6% | $236,010 |
| 2023 | $4,482 +2.8% | $236,010 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $4,362 +8% | $212,970 |
| 2021 | $4,037 +1.8% | $212,970 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,967 -1% | $186,840 |
| 2019 | $4,008 +0.9% | $186,840 |
| 2018 | $3,971 0% | $186,840 |
| 2017 | $3,972 -1.7% | $186,840 |
| 2016 | $4,040 | $186,840 |
| 2015 | $4,040 +5.9% | $186,840 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $3,814 +5.1% | $178,280 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $3,628 -1.7% | $184,460 +7.3% |
| 2011 | $3,689 +3.3% | $171,910 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $3,572 +2.8% | $178,070 |
| 2009 | $3,475 +2.2% | $178,070 |
| 2008 | $3,401 +1.7% | $178,070 +7% |
| 2007 | $3,345 -0.5% | $166,420 |
| 2006 | $3,361 +1.7% | $166,420 |
| 2005 | $3,304 +5.8% | $166,420 +19.5% |
| 2003 | $3,123 | $139,230 |
| 2002 | -- | $139,230 +18% |
| 2001 | -- | $117,990 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kingsley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kingsley 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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- Black Hawk County
- Waterloo
- 50701
- 171 Lovejoy Ave
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