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$125,000$43 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $94,159 on Nov 24, 2025

253 PROSPECT AVE

WATERLOO, IA 50703
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,918 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Nov 19, 2025.

Valuation

$125K
$108K low$142K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$94,159 · Nov 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,730 (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.$231,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$231,720

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.0.47
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
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.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.Deck · 264 ft²Patio · 264 ft²Porch · 499 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Highland Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Waterloo East High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
George Washington Carver AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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

253 Prospect 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 76% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Highland
  • Among the largest homes in Waterloo 50703
  • Among the largest lots in Highland
  • Older than 88% of homes in Black Hawk County

What homes are worth in Waterloo 50703

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

This home
$32K$347K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Waterloo 50703.

How it measures up in Waterloo 50703

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

Estimated value$125,000
CheaperTypical $80,449Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$43
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,918 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 253 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandWaterloo 50703Black Hawk County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,00043% of homes73% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$433% of homes10% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,918 ft²94% of homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 acalmost all homes85% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than191530% of homes28% of homes12% of homes

About 253 Prospect Ave

How much is 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA is $125,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $108,312 to $141,688. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA last sell?

253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA last sold on Nov 24, 2025 for $94,159, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA?

253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,918 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA built?

253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA?

253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Waterloo East High School (high), rated F; George Washington Carver Academy (middle), rated F. All sit in Waterloo Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50703?

Among the 7,469 homes in Waterloo 50703, it is worth more than 73% of them ($125,000 against a typical $80,449), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($43 against a typical $83), it is bigger than almost all of them (2,918 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1915 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of Black Hawk County, it is worth more than 24% 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 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA was $4,730. The county assessed it at $231,720.

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