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1206 Western Ave, Waterloo, IA, 50702

3beds
1baths
1,506sqft
$174,900
$116price/sqft
$1,426/moest. monthly cost
$57,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step inside this beautifully maintained 1½-story home that's full of charm and thoughtful updates! The main floor features a welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace, a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and newer appliances. The dining area showcases beautiful wood beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. You'll also find a main-floor bedroom, a full bath, and a comfortable family room. Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms with excellent closet space. The lower level includes a workshop, laundry area, and plenty of storage to meet all your needs. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped backyard with a patio, a large storage shed, and an oversized heated two-car garage. Recent updates include a new roof in 2023 and updated electrical in 2024, making this home move-in ready. Don't miss the opportunity to make this wonderful home yours!

Getting Around

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
24
TransitMinimal Transit
48
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Irving Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.4 mi
2/10
Central Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.7 mi
3/10
West High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1932

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Brick,Other

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Lower Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace features: One,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,506 sqft

Other

  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 891335139003
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Features: Landscaped
  • Lot size dimensions: 54 X 131

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: RV Access/Parking,2 Stall,Detached Garage,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage
  • 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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Hail
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 $884$10,608
Home Insurance *$148$1,776
Property Taxes $273$3,276
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,426$17,112
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$48,891/yr
40% on housing$42,780/yr
45% on housing$38,026/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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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

$116This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50702$127
Black Hawk County$138

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50702$112
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
2026-08-12Pending sale$174,900
2026-07-31Listed for sale$174,900
2024-05-16Sold$160,000
2024-04-19Pending sale$159,900
1982-12-16Sold$15,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentKaren Kayser,CRB,CRS,GRI
BrokerageRe/Max Concepts

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