Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $30,180 on Feb 16, 2011
159 GREENWOOD AVE
WATERLOO, IA 50701
1
Beds
1
Baths
500 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$30,180 · Feb 16, 2011
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,350
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.26
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
15
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBlack Hawk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 80 ft²
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Fred Becker Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
Central Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
Waterloo East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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
159 Greenwood 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.
- Among the smallest homes in Waterloo 50701
- Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Black Hawk County
- Older than 78% 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 area500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,189 ft²Bigger
Smaller than almost all homes nearby
Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 35% of homes nearby
Year built1941
OlderTypical 1966Newer
Newer than 22% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Waterloo 50701 | Black Hawk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 500 ft² | almost no homes | almost no homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.14 ac | 35% of homes | 24% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1941 | 22% of homes | 25% of homes |
About 159 Greenwood Ave
When did 159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA last sell?
159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA last sold on Feb 16, 2011 for $30,180, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA?
159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 500 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.
When was 159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA built?
159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a a-frame home.
What schools serve 159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA?
159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Fred Becker Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Central Middle School (middle), rated F; Waterloo East 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 159 Greenwood Ave, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50701?
Among the 12,581 homes in Waterloo 50701, it is bigger than almost none of them (500 ft² against a typical 1,189 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1941 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
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- 60 ft · 0.14 ac · Sold Feb 2011
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- 187 ft · 0.43 ac · Sold Oct 1994
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