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425 CATARACT AVE

WATERLOO, IA 50702
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,898 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,590 (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.$250,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$233,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,430

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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.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.DeckPatio · 64 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.

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Hoover Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Lou Henry Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 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

425 Cataract 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Park Haven
  • Among the largest lots in Park Haven
  • Newer than 72% 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.

Living area1,898 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 425 Cataract Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePark HavenWaterloo 50702Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than1,898 ft²98% of homes97% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 acalmost all homes93% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196770% of homes72% of homes58% of homes

About 425 Cataract Ave

When did 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA last sell?

425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA?

425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,898 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA built?

425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA?

425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA is assigned to Waterloo West High School (high), rated D; Hoover Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lou Henry 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 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50702?

Among the 8,601 homes in Waterloo 50702, it is bigger than 97% of them (1,898 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1967 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 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 425 Cataract Ave, Waterloo, IA was $4,590. The county assessed it at $250,430.

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