Welcome home to this adorable and charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath property that's full of character and ready for its next owner! Step inside to find beautiful new flooring throughout the main level. The partially finished basement provides even more room to spread out, featuring a spacious living area and built-in bar. Outside is where this property truly shines. The large, fenced-in backyard offers plenty of space for pets, play, and outdoor gatherings. Enjoy summer evenings around the fire pit, host friends under the gazebo, or take advantage of the unique outdoor shed complete with its own bar area. This home also includes a two-stall garage and a new stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator. Don't miss your opportunity to own this cute and welcoming home with so many unique features both inside and out!
Pending
$164,900
523 Archer Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
3beds
1,796sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$162,300 Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-stall garageBuilt-in barPartially finished basementLarge fenced-in backyardFire pit
- 18 days |
- 1,130 |
- 82 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cloey Horns 563-203-1349,
Century 21 Signature Real Estate - Cedar Falls
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262752
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 390
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Stall, Detached Garage, Heated Garage
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Fenced,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 X 142
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 891230153016
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,510
- Annual tax amount: $1,427
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Estimated market value
$162,300
$154,000 - $170,000
$1,133/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Pending sale | $164,900$92/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,900+65.1%$92/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Sold | $99,900$56/sqft |
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| 8/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $99,900+11%$56/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate - Cedar Falls #20184254 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2009 | Sold | $90,000-5.2%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2009 | Listed for sale | $94,900$53/sqft |
Source: Oakridge Realtors #164187 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,484 +8.9% | $90,510 +15.1% |
| 2024 | $1,363 -8.6% | $78,650 |
| 2023 | $1,491 +2.7% | $78,650 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $1,452 -0.3% | $67,890 |
| 2021 | $1,456 +1.6% | $67,890 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $1,433 +22.3% | $64,290 |
| 2019 | $1,172 +1.2% | $64,290 +6% |
| 2018 | $1,158 0% | $60,640 |
| 2017 | $1,158 -1.7% | $60,640 |
| 2016 | $1,178 | $60,640 |
| 2015 | $1,178 +10.9% | $60,640 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $1,062 -22.8% | $56,090 -14% |
| 2012 | $1,376 -4.6% | $65,190 |
| 2011 | $1,442 +6.4% | $65,190 -6.3% |
| 2010 | $1,355 +2.8% | $69,580 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,319 +2.2% | $67,570 |
| 2008 | $1,290 +1.7% | $67,570 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,269 -0.5% | $63,150 |
| 2006 | $1,276 +15.9% | $63,150 |
| 2005 | $1,101 +5.8% | $63,150 +36.1% |
| 2003 | $1,040 +1.7% | $46,390 |
| 2002 | $1,023 +10.7% | $46,390 +18% |
| 2001 | $924 | $39,310 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50703
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10George Washington Carver AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Elementary
- Middle: George Washington Carver Academy
- High: East High
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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- Iowa
- Black Hawk County
- Waterloo
- 50703
- 523 Archer Ave




