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137 UNIVERSITY AVE

WATERLOO, IA 50701
2
Beds
1
Baths
929 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.
3,275 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$48 (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.$2,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Waterloo East High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 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.30,091
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.$69,009
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,898
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

137 University Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Church Row
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Older than 96% 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 area929 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,192 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size3,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 137 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChurch RowWaterloo 50701Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than929 ft²21% of homes27% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,275 ft²35% of homes17% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than190737% of homes4% of homes7% of homes

About 137 University Ave

When did 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA last sell?

137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA?

137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 929 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA built?

137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA?

137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Irving Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Waterloo East High School (high), rated F; 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 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50701?

Among the 12,581 homes in Waterloo 50701, it is bigger than 27% of them (929 ft² against a typical 1,192 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (3,275 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1907 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 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 137 University Ave, Waterloo, IA was $48. The county assessed it at $2,390.

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