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$135,949$165 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Feb 27, 2012

1706 FOREST AVE

WATERLOO, IA 50702
2
Beds
1
Baths
824 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$136K
$122K low$150K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Feb 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,982 (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.$108,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,040

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.0.15
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 208 ft²Patio · 328 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(2)

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 · 1.3 mi
M
Bunger Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
E
Lowell Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.4 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

1706 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 72% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Older than 80% 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.

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$62K$309K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$135,949
CheaperTypical $154,762Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,057 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1706 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterloo 50702Black Hawk County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,94936% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16560% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than824 ft²16% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac36% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than193820% of homes22% of homes

About 1706 Forest Ave

How much is 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA is $135,949 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $122,239 to $149,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA last sell?

1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA last sold on Feb 27, 2012 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA?

1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 824 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA built?

1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA?

1706 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 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50702?

Among the 8,601 homes in Waterloo 50702, it is worth more than 36% of them ($135,949 against a typical $154,762), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($165 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 16% of them (824 ft² against a typical 1,057 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1938 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Black Hawk County, it is worth more than 28% 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 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1706 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA was $1,982. The county assessed it at $108,040.

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