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Last sold for $135,000 on Mar 12, 2025

226 PALMER DR

WATERLOO, IA 50702
0
Baths
3,012 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.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Mar 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,286 (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.$161,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,230
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Hoover Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Kittrell Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 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

226 Palmer Dr 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 largest homes in West Central
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in West Central

How it measures up in Waterloo 50702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterloo 50702.

Living area3,012 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,058 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 226 Palmer Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest CentralWaterloo 50702Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than3,012 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac53% of homes44% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than196598% of homes69% of homes56% of homes

About 226 Palmer Dr

When did 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA last sell?

226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA last sold on Mar 12, 2025 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA?

226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA has 3,012 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA built?

226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA?

226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Waterloo West High School (high), rated D; Hoover Middle School (middle), rated C-; Kittrell 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 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50702?

Among the 8,601 homes in Waterloo 50702, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,012 ft² against a typical 1,058 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1965 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Palmer Dr, Waterloo, IA was $3,286. The county assessed it at $161,000.

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