This charming Cleve Miller-built home is full of character and timeless appeal. The beautifully updated kitchen features abundant cabinetry, hard-surface countertops, and a complete appliance package including a refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, and GE microwave. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a convenient main-floor laundry room with excellent storage, along with a handy half bath. Designed for comfortable living, the main floor offers a spacious family room with a bar area, a large secondary bedroom, a full tile bathroom, and a private primary suite complete with its own bathroom. The versatile dining room, featuring sliding glass doors to the patio, could also serve as an additional family room, home office, or even a third bedroom. The lower level expands your living space with a welcoming rec room/family room, perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or relaxing. Situated in one of Waterloo's most desirable neighborhoods and within walking distance of Kingsley Elementary School, this home combines character, functionality, and an exceptional location. **Being sold "as-is"
Pending
Price cut: $21K (8/27)
$298,500
221 Byrnes Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
2beds
2,359sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.31 Acres Lot
$288,900 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Handy half bathFull tile bathroomLarge secondary bedroomHard-surface countertopsBeautifully updated kitchenAbundant cabinetry
- 98 days
- 877
- 26
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ron Garris, Crb,Crs 319-231-2100,
AWRE-Commercial & Development
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262378
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,359 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 175
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 100x80x150x150
Details
- Parcel number: 891334254015
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,919
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 96 days
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$288,900
$274,000 - $303,000
$2,077/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Pending sale | $298,500$127/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $298,500-6.6%$127/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $319,500-5.9%$135/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,500+36.1%$144/sqft |
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| 8/29/2017 | Listing removed | $249,500$106/sqft |
Source: Garris-Robert Realtors #20174601 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $249,500+34.9%$106/sqft |
Source: Garris-Robert Realtors #20174601 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2014 | Sold | $185,000-7.5%$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2014 | Price change | $199,950-14.9%$85/sqft |
Source: Lockard Realty Co. #20143549 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2014 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$100/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #20140760 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2014 | Price change | $240,000-4%$102/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #20140760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $250,000$106/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #20140760 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,079 +8.5% | $290,000 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $5,601 +8.2% | $280,210 |
| 2023 | $5,178 +2.7% | $280,210 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $5,041 -2.7% | $235,750 |
| 2021 | $5,178 +1.6% | $235,750 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $5,094 -0.9% | $228,610 |
| 2019 | $5,139 +4.8% | $228,610 |
| 2018 | $4,903 +0% | $228,610 |
| 2017 | $4,902 +3.8% | $228,610 |
| 2016 | $4,724 | $228,610 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $4,724 +7.6% | $216,980 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $4,390 -2.5% | $207,190 -4.5% |
| 2012 | $4,502 -0.3% | $216,980 |
| 2011 | $4,514 +3.4% | $216,980 -2.1% |
| 2010 | $4,367 +2.8% | $221,680 |
| 2009 | $4,247 +2.3% | $221,680 |
| 2008 | $4,153 +1.7% | $221,680 +7% |
| 2007 | $4,082 -0.5% | $207,180 |
| 2006 | $4,103 -14.7% | $207,180 |
| 2005 | $4,813 +5.9% | $207,180 +0.5% |
| 2003 | $4,545 +1.7% | $206,250 |
| 2002 | $4,471 +10.9% | $206,250 +18% |
| 2001 | $4,032 | $174,790 |
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Neighborhood: 50701
Nearby schools
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.




