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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $112 on Jan 2, 2018

1027 W 5TH ST

WATERLOO, IA 50702
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,422 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1881
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$112 · Jan 2, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,454 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$71,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,770
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,470
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,190
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,240

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Irving Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Waterloo West High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Waterloo Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50702These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,006 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,539
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,786
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1027 W 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Waterloo 50702
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Among the oldest homes in Waterloo 50702

How it measures up in Waterloo 50702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 50702.

Living area1,422 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,058 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size4,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1881
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1027 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeighbors Helping NeighborsWaterloo 50702Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than1,422 ft²82% of homes83% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,200 ft²24% of homes21% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than1881almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 1027 W 5th St

When did 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA last sell?

1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA last sold on Jan 2, 2018 for $112, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA?

1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,422 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA built?

1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA was built in 1881, making it 145 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA?

1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Irving Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Waterloo West High School (high), rated D; Central Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Waterloo Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50702?

Among the 8,601 homes in Waterloo 50702, it is bigger than 83% of them (1,422 ft² against a typical 1,058 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (4,200 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1881 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA was $1,454. The county assessed it at $71,240.

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