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$103,464$148 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1540 FOREST AVE

WATERLOO, IA 50702
2
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
700 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$103K
$86K low$121K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,876 (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.$102,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,770

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.Mixed
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.DeckPatio · 79 ft²

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

H
Waterloo West High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Bunger Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
E
Lowell Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.2 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

1540 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Waterloo 50702
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Waterloo 50702

What homes are worth in Waterloo 50702

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$63K$315K

This home is worth more than 14% of 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.

Estimated value$103,464
CheaperTypical $152,902Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,059 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1540 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterloo 50702Black Hawk County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,46414% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14846% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than700 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac30% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than193922% of homes23% of homes

About 1540 Forest Ave

How much is 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA is $103,464 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $86,387 to $120,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA last sell?

1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA?

1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 700 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA built?

1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA?

1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Waterloo West High School (high), rated D; Bunger Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Waterloo Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50702?

Among the 8,601 homes in Waterloo 50702, it is worth more than 14% of them ($103,464 against a typical $152,902), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($148 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 7% of them (700 ft² against a typical 1,059 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1939 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Black Hawk County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA was $1,876. The county assessed it at $102,770.

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