Welcome home! This spacious and inviting property offers a comfortable layout, thoughtful updates, and plenty of flexible space both inside and out. The main level features a generous living room, bright sunroom, separate dining room, and convenient main-floor laundry. Upstairs, you'll find nicely sized bedrooms with new carpeting, creating a fresh and comfortable feel. The walk-out basement provides additional usable space and offers the potential to add a third bedroom, giving the next owner an opportunity to customize the home to fit their needs. Step outside and enjoy the large backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. The oversized two-stall garage provides excellent space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or projects. Additional features include newer siding and main-level windows, adding to the home's overall appeal and functionality. Conveniently located near Irv Warren Golf Course and Greenbelt Lake, this home offers easy access to recreation, outdoor activities, and nearby amenities. If you're searching for a spacious home with a walk-out basement, large backyard, oversized garage, updated features, and room to make it your own, this property is worth a look! Come see the space, updates, and possibilities this home has to offer!
For sale
Price cut: $9.1K (8/24)
$169,900
537 Martin Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
2beds
1,074sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.26 Acres Lot
$162,500 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-out basementNew carpetingNicely sized bedroomsConvenient main-floor laundryMain-level windowsSpacious and inviting propertyLarge backyard
- 29 days
- 628
- 30
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenna Drahos 319-830-2545,
Re/Max Concepts,
Matthew M Wikert 319-823-0714,
Re/Max Concepts
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20264010
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room Separate, Main Floor Laundry, Sunroom, Living Room Separate
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Basement: Radon Mitigation System,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,074 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 57.00 x 200.00
Details
- Parcel number: 891333404008
- 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: 1925
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: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,090
- Annual tax amount: $2,614
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Road surface type: Crushed Rock
Estimated market value
$162,500
$154,000 - $171,000
$997/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $169,900-5.1%$158/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20264010 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000+165.2%$167/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2018 | Sold | $67,500-3.4%$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2018 | Pending sale | $69,900$65/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2018 | Price change | $69,900-3.5%$65/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2017 | Price change | $72,400-3.3%$67/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $74,900-3.4%$70/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2017 | Listing removed | $795$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2017 | Price change | $795-9.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2017 | Listed for rent | $875$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2016 | Listing removed | $77,500$72/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre #20164724 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2016 | Price change | $77,500-1.8%$72/sqft |
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| 8/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $78,900+19.5%$73/sqft |
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| 4/22/2016 | Sold | $66,000-17.4%$61/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20156007 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2015 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$74/sqft |
Source: Oakridge Realtors #20156007 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $84,900$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,492 +8.5% | $128,090 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $2,296 +3.4% | $114,880 |
| 2023 | $2,220 +2.7% | $114,880 +13.7% |
| 2022 | $2,161 +6.9% | $101,080 |
| 2021 | $2,023 +8.4% | $101,080 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $1,866 -0.9% | $89,300 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $1,882 +0.8% | $83,730 |
| 2018 | $1,867 +0% | $83,730 |
| 2017 | $1,866 +9.6% | $83,730 |
| 2016 | $1,702 | $83,730 |
| 2015 | $1,702 +0.9% | $83,730 |
| 2014 | $1,686 -4.6% | $83,730 |
| 2012 | $1,767 +16.5% | $83,730 |
| 2011 | $1,517 +3.3% | $83,730 +14.3% |
| 2010 | $1,469 +2.8% | $73,230 |
| 2009 | $1,429 +2.2% | $73,230 |
| 2008 | $1,399 +1.7% | $73,230 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,375 -0.5% | $68,440 |
| 2006 | $1,382 +18.7% | $68,440 |
| 2005 | $1,165 +5.8% | $68,440 +39.4% |
| 2003 | $1,101 +1.7% | $49,080 |
| 2002 | $1,083 +10.7% | $49,080 +18% |
| 2001 | $978 | $41,590 |
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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.
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