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Last sold for $8,000 on Oct 24, 2002

509 ADAMS ST

WATERLOO, IA 50703
2
Beds
1
Baths
682 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.
3,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
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.$8,000 · Oct 24, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,840

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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBlack Hawk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system 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.Porch · 108 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 ExcellenceC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Waterloo East High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
George Washington Carver AcademyD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

509 Adams 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 95% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Among the smallest lots in Unity
  • Older than 95% 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 area682 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,058 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size3,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 509 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnityWaterloo 50703Black Hawk County
Living areabigger than682 ft²7% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,500 ft²almost no homes8% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than19037% of homes9% of homes5% of homes

About 509 Adams St

When did 509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA last sell?

509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA last sold on Oct 24, 2002 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA?

509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 682 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA built?

509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. It is a a-frame home.

What schools serve 509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA?

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

How does 509 Adams St, Waterloo, IA compare to other homes in Waterloo 50703?

Among the 7,469 homes in Waterloo 50703, it is bigger than 7% of them (682 ft² against a typical 1,058 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,500 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1903 against a typical 1939). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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