Investor opportunity! 842 Kern Street offers incredible upside for your next renovation or rental project. This foreclosure features newer siding and a newer roof, helping reduce major exterior expenses. Situated on a spacious lot with plenty of green space, the property also includes 3+ garages, a rare asset that adds value and flexibility for storage, workshops, or tenant appeal. Excellent potential, and room to increase value, this is an opportunity investors won't want to miss.
Pending
$59,900
842 Kern St, Waterloo, IA 50703
4beds
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$44/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer sidingNewer roof
- 21 days |
- 522 |
- 25 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Edita Begic 319-269-8627,
Vine Valley Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20263455
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Stalls
- Carport spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 100x130
Details
- Parcel number: 891314354025
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SECOND ADD TO GRAND VIEW PLACE
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $44/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,260
- Annual tax amount: $2,078
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,361/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $99,715+0.7%$73/sqft |
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| 8/9/2021 | Sold | $99,000+3.1%$72/sqft |
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| 6/25/2021 | Pending sale | $96,000$70/sqft |
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| 6/14/2021 | Price change | $96,000-7.7%$70/sqft |
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| 5/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $104,000+30.2%$76/sqft |
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| 8/29/2016 | Listing removed | $79,900$58/sqft |
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| 7/19/2016 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$58/sqft |
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| 6/20/2016 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$62/sqft |
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| 1/26/2016 | Price change | $89,900-5.3%$66/sqft |
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| 9/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $94,900+5.7%$69/sqft |
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| 8/23/2009 | Listing removed | $89,750$66/sqft |
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| 4/26/2009 | Price change | $89,750-3.2%$66/sqft |
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| 3/29/2009 | Listed for sale | $92,750+2550%$68/sqft |
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| 9/5/2006 | Sold | $3,500$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,077 +8.5% | $107,260 +12% |
| 2024 | $1,914 +13.6% | $95,760 |
| 2023 | $1,684 +2.7% | $95,760 +24.9% |
| 2022 | $1,640 -7.6% | $76,700 |
| 2021 | $1,774 +1.6% | $76,700 -2.1% |
| 2020 | $1,745 -4.2% | $78,330 |
| 2019 | $1,821 +0.8% | $78,330 -3.3% |
| 2018 | $1,806 +0% | $81,020 |
| 2017 | $1,806 +10.1% | $81,020 |
| 2016 | $1,640 | $81,020 |
| 2015 | $1,640 +15.3% | $81,020 +12.4% |
| 2014 | $1,422 -25% | $72,050 -19.8% |
| 2012 | $1,896 +12.5% | $89,840 |
| 2011 | $1,686 +3.3% | $89,840 +10.4% |
| 2010 | $1,632 +2.8% | $81,370 |
| 2009 | $1,588 | $81,370 |
| 2008 | -- | $81,370 +20.9% |
| 2007 | $1,353 -0.5% | $67,320 |
| 2006 | $1,360 +25.6% | $67,320 |
| 2005 | $1,083 +14.9% | $67,320 +47.5% |
| 2003 | $943 +1.6% | $45,630 |
| 2002 | $927 +11.5% | $45,630 +18% |
| 2001 | $832 | $38,670 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riverfront
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10George Washington Carver AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary Waterloo
- 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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