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101 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA, 50703

2beds
0baths
815sqft
$45,000
$55price/sqft
$495/moest. monthly cost
$19,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

This affordable 2-bedroom, 1-bath, home offers a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or investor. Previously used as a rental, the property provides a functional layout with plenty of potential to make it your own. A detached garage adds valuable storage and parking convenience. With its manageable size and price point, this home is an excellent option for those looking to build equity and step into homeownership. Currently vacant and ready for its next owner.

Getting Around

46
WalkingCar-Dependent
20
TransitMinimal Transit
39
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Cunningham SchoolGrades PK-50.8 mi
2/10
East High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1949

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Fireplace features: None
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 815 sqft

Other

  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 891313356015
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Special condition: Standard

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 53 x 110

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: 2 Stall
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Carport spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $227$2,724
Home Insurance *$79$948
Property Taxes $68$816
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$495$5,940
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$16,971/yr
40% on housing$14,850/yr
45% on housing$13,200/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.2%
13.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.2%
-1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$55This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50703$71
Black Hawk County$138

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50703$68
Black Hawk County$123

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-04Listed for sale$45,000
2019-07-07Listing removed$600
2018-01-17Listed for rent$600
2004-04-15Sold$35,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichael Taylor
BrokerageLockard Realty Company

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