Does
Neighborhood in Waterloo, Iowa
Black Hawk County 50702
Early-to-mid 20th century homes
Though homes tend to sit close together, backyards are large enough for above-ground pools and play equipment like trampolines. Neighborhood sidewalks are flanked with grass and mature trees. Many properties here date back to the turn of the 20th century, though construction continued into the late 1940s. American Foursquares are common, as are Victorian builds, minimal traditionals and bungalows. The neighborhood’s age has long attracted investors who split homes into duplexes to rent out. First-time buyers are also a key demographic here, drawn in by relative affordability and proximity to downtown and area schools. Prices range between $60,000 for fixer-uppers and $190,000 for fully renovated builds.
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Soccer games at Liberty Park
Nearby green spaces include Leavitt Park, a small pocket park with a swing set, and Liberty Park, a much larger expanse for relaxation and play. Liberty Park has a playground with a jungle gym and open green space used for picnics and evening soccer practices. Locals can head to the Cedar River and hop on a mixed-use trail running between downtown and the Riverview Recreation Area a little more than a mile from Doe’s. The recreational area is popular for fishing, kayaking and forested hiking and has designated tracks for dirt bikes and other off-highway vehicles.Lowell Elementary within walking distance
Lowell Elementary has a C-minus from Niche and is within walking distance of many of Doe’s homes. Kids continue on to Bunger Middle, which also gets a C-minus. B-minus-rated Waterloo West High is a mile and a half southeast and offers career-focused academies in subjects such as engineering and health.“They’re talking about combining West High and East High School together, which have been rivals forever,” Bauer says. “This is just in the last year or two that they’ve been talking about doing that. Some people are in favor of it, some people aren’t in favor of it.” The Waterloo Community School board is slated to vote on the proposed merge in July. If passed, the region’s 10th,11th and 12th graders would attend a brand-new school next to Central Middle, though not until 2028.
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Cinema on the Cedar and other downtown events
Doe’s residents can quickly reach downtown events like Cinema on the Cedar, a summer movie series held on the waterfront RiverLoop Amphitheatre. The Waterloo Urban Farmers Market is also nearby, operating each Sunday morning between May and October.
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U.S. Route 218 runs borders the neighborhood
Residents here can walk to neighborhood institutions such as Jay's Barber Shop or St. Ansgar Lutheran Church. Sidewalks connect Doe’s to downtown attractions a mile away, including the Waterloo Public Library. There are a couple of bus stops on 11th and South Streets, but otherwise, people drive to get around. U.S. Route 218 borders the neighborhood, leading to John Deere and Cedar Falls to the north, and Interstate 280 and U.S. Route 20 to the south.Takeout options within Doe's
Local businesses include Kwik Star convenience store and Gyro Hut, a takeout Mediterranean restaurant within walking distance of many homes. A little farther east, Balkan Café and Grocery serves Bosnian favorites such as cevapi and meat or cheese burek. Hometown Foods is the closest grocery store. Downtown restaurants like The Brown Bottle, a family-owned Italian spot, are only a mile away.Doe’s is about a 2-mile drive to Crossroads Mall, which people mostly visit for the movie theatre. “Our mall, there’s basically nothing going on over there, but there are other new buildings coming up,” Bauer says. The mall only has a few businesses still in operation, though the surrounding area is still a commercial hub. “There’s development and growth going on.” In August 2023, the city of Waterloo approved plans for a new retail center to replace two shuttered businesses just outside the mall. The new businesses will join the area’s big-box stores, including Target, Walmart and Best Buy, as well as grocery options Hy-Vee and Aldi.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Luke Bartlett
Luke Bartlett
Oakridge Real Estate
(319) 349-2356
207 Total Sales
2 in Does
$9K - $15K Price Range
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Karen Kayser
Karen Kayser
RE/MAX Concepts - Waterloo
(319) 271-6033
153 Total Sales
1 in Does
$80,000 Price
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Nneka Cooper
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Nneka Cooper
Responds QuicklyPinnacle Realty LLC
(319) 432-0948
55 Total Sales
1 in Does
$83,000 Price
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Elke Gerdes
Elke Gerdes
Responds QuicklyStructure Real Estate
(319) 349-8095
173 Total Sales
2 in Does
$60K - $88K Price Range
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Gabby Mitchell
Gabby Mitchell
Responds QuicklyOakridge Real Estate
(319) 243-1996
75 Total Sales
1 in Does
$83,000 Price
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Gordon Sorensen
Gordon Sorensen
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Concepts - Cedar Falls
(319) 595-4754
180 Total Sales
3 in Does
$64K - $145K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Riverview Recreation Area
Liberty Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Does | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Does Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Does, Waterloo sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Does, Waterloo over the last 12 months is $124,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$118,950
Median Sale Price
$124,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$117,400
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$89,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
379
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,232
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,559
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
624
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1512:30 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,219
Median Age
31
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,419
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,092
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Liberty Park
Renovated homes close to Waterloo's major employers
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