Tucked in the Cedar Valley, Cityview is a tiny neighborhood of east Waterloo. Price points appeal to first-time home buyers, empty-nesters and investors. It's 2 miles from downtown Waterloo.
"It has a lot to offer in terms of bigger city amenities with a small-town feel and ultra-low cost of living. It's very, very affordable," Tara Thomas says of Waterloo.
Thomas is the communications director for the city of Waterloo.
"It's very family-friendly, and everything is less than a 10-minute drive. We have some challenges with the weather, and we have some airport limitations being in a more rural area, but when it comes to the quality of life...I've had a great experience raising my children here for all the low-stress-living elements," Thomas says.
Homes sell fast when they are listed
Homes here are half the size of the average U.S. home, with a median size under 1,000 square feet. Styles include Cape Cods and bungalows.
Although homes don't come on the market often, they sell in four days on average, compared to 43 days, the U.S. average. Prices range from $40,000 to $100,000.
Residents of Cityview love to decorate and landscape for all to enjoy.
Cityview has lush greenery throughout the entire neighborhood.
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Waterloo Community Schools is Iowa's only district with a districtwide IB program
The Waterloo Community School District has the state's only all-district International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Neighborhood high schoolers can apply to the IB diploma program at Waterloo East High School. East High School earns a C-plus from Niche. Youngsters can attend Highland Elementary School, which receives a C grade from Niche before moving on to C-minus-rated George Washington Carver Academy.
East High School has 1,022 students in attendance.
George Washington Carver Academy is a highly rated public school in Waterloo, IA.
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Sprawling Gates Park getting a whole new look
Cityview is near several impressive parks. Springview Park features basketball courts, tennis courts, playground equipment and picnic shelters on 2 acres of green space. On the other side of Newell Street, the tiny City View Heights Park is now an open prairie area next to the fire department training center where the city has planted pollinators, Waterloo Leisure Services director Paul Huting says.
Around 3 miles further north is the massive Gates Park. This 235-acre Gates Park is undergoing a major revamp. A new splash pad and inclusion park are almost ready, and construction is underway to replace the pool, among other improvements, Waterloo's Director of Leisure Services Paul Huting says.
"It really is coming along," he says.
Right below Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Highland Park features a playground, an open play area, playground diamonds and picnic shelters.
Furgerson-Fields Park is a 4-acre park at the southwest corner of Cityview that includes a playground and open play area, picnic shelters and basketball courts.
Gates Park is located in Waterloo, IA.
Furgeson-Fields Park has a full-court basketball court.
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Half Pint Saloon's Western-style offerings half a mile away
While there's a Dollar General in the neighborhood, the closest grocery stores are 2 miles away: All In Grocers on Logan Avenue, Ray's Supermarket and Cork's Grocery off Dubuque Road. Steps away, La Michoacana serves authentic Mexican food.
Less than a mile away, the Half Pint Saloon serves western-themed food, such as thick home-fried potatoes called wagon wheels and wrangler cheese fries, which pair nicely with frosty pints.
Ajla's Bakery & Grocery has fresh bread baked daily just a short drive from Cityview.
Taqueria Los Reyes features a bright and colorful interior and serves authentic Mexican food.
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U.S. Routes 63 and 218 connect commuters to Interstate 380
Commuters can take U.S. Routes 218 and 63 to travel north and south. These highways are 4 miles away on the other side of the Cedar River. Both highways connect to U.S. Route 20, which turns into Interstate 380 for east and west travel.
Although most people get around by car, public transportation is available through the city's MET bus system, which has stops nearby on major roads like Newell Street and Idaho Street.
Cityview runs along Martin Luther King Jr Drive which leads to Downtown Waterloo.
There is plenty of space in Cityview and some properties feature multi-acre lots.
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Waterloo Days kicks off summer
Waterloo residents celebrate their city every summer at Waterloo Days, a weekend festival in Lincoln Park, 2 miles away. The early June festivities include a parade, live music, food booths and children's activities.
Swing for the pinata at Fiesta Latina, an annual event in Waterloo, IA.
Festivals in Cityview are a great way to support local vendors.
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Parks in this Area
Big Guitar
Highland Park
Furgerson-Fields Park
Gates Park
City View Heights Park
Springview Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cityview
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cityview, Waterloo sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cityview, Waterloo over the last 12 months is $55,250, down 52% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$55,250
Median Single Family Price
$55,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$64
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$64,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
15%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-52%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
232
Median Year Built
1954
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
931
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
567
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,518
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
8.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
