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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $200,000 on Dec 26, 2024

1144 RACHAEL ST

WATERLOO, IA 50701
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,712 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Dec 26, 2024
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$201,591
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY CU · recorded Dec 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,306 (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.$227,050 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,050

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.0.29
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.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Lou Henry Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Hoover Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Waterloo West High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Waterloo Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50701These 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.101
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 100.13

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.30,093
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.444 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,008
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,896
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1144 Rachael 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 80% of homes in Waterloo 50701
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Waterloo 50701

How it measures up in Waterloo 50701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 50701.

Living area1,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,195 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1144 Rachael St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterloo 50701Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than1,712 ft²80% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac74% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195942% of homes49% of homes

About 1144 Rachael St

When did 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA last sell?

1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA last sold on Dec 26, 2024 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA?

1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,712 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA built?

1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA?

1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Lou Henry Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Hoover Middle School (middle), rated B-; Waterloo West High School (high), rated D. All sit in Waterloo Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50701?

Among the 12,581 homes in Waterloo 50701, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,712 ft² against a typical 1,195 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1959 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1144 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA was $4,306. The county assessed it at $227,050.

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