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Last sold for $3,000 on Aug 10, 2023

225 RICKER ST

WATERLOO, IA 50703
2
Beds
1
Baths
975 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Aug 10, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,030 (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.$50,510 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,510

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.None
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 · 72 ft²Porch · 147 ft²

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

E
Dr. Walter Cunningham School for ExcellenceF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
George Washington Carver AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Waterloo East High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Waterloo Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50703These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,803
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,881
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,949
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

225 Ricker 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Roosevelt
  • Older than 94% of homes in Black Hawk County

How it measures up in Waterloo 50703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 50703.

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 225 Ricker St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRooseveltWaterloo 50703Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than975 ft²43% of homes41% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac28% of homes53% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than19049% of homes11% of homes6% of homes

About 225 Ricker St

When did 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA last sell?

225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA last sold on Aug 10, 2023 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA?

225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA built?

225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA?

225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence (elementary), rated F; George Washington Carver Academy (middle), rated F; Waterloo East High School (high), rated F. All sit in Waterloo Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50703?

Among the 7,469 homes in Waterloo 50703, it is bigger than 41% of them (975 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1904 against a typical 1939). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Ricker St, Waterloo, IA was $1,030. The county assessed it at $50,510.

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