$110,054Average Value$98Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A walkable community close to downtown Waterloo
Doe’s is a neatly arranged residential pocket a mile from downtown Waterloo. The neighborhood’s older housing stock hosts both renters and owners who can walk to a handful of small businesses, several houses of worship and the local elementary school. Parks, waterfront trails and downtown museums and event venues are easily accessible, as are the area’s major shopping hubs. The age of homes here keeps prices generally below the Waterloo median, attractive to both investors and first-time buyers. “It’s just a great place with good people and opportunity,” says Rick Bauer, a lifelong Waterloo resident and broker and owner of Re/Max Home Group.
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.
Gyro Hut brings the flavors of Greece to Doe's neighborhood.
Doe's is only a few minutes drive from excellent restaurants in Waterloo.
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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.
Doe's offers traditional and victorian style homes.
Doe's neighborhood exhibits traditional style homes in Waterloo.
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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.
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.
Lowell Elementary empowers all students to be productive life learners.
West High School has a great currivulum for its Doe's studens.
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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.
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.
Waterloo Amphitheater is the place Doe's resident flock to for live music.
Doe's residents attend the Fiesta Latina in Downtown Waterloo.
GreatSchools:
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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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Does, Waterloo sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Does, Waterloo over the last 12 months is $115,938, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fixer-upper with potential! Needs windows, gutters, furnace. Hardwood floors need TLC. Two kitchens, one being converted to a bedroom. Roof over 10 years old with a small hole. Shed included. Basement has had minor leaks. Electric/plumbing have some updates but need more.
This is a fantastic investor opportunity to purchase two properties as a package deal! Located side by side at 517 W 9th St and 519 W 9th St in Waterloo, IA, each home is priced at $59,000 and offers great potential. 517 W 9th St features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood flooring, and LVP throughout, offering a spacious layout ready for your updates. 519 W 9th St, also a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom
James SniderCedar Valley Property Solutions-Charles City
Great for Investors or person who wishes to live in & rent one of the units. This duplex has many updates and perks which makes this a perfect place for you to own. Close to downtown Waterloo, restaurants, and local establishments, which makes it easier for your tenants to grab the bus, or drive to their favorite local spot. The main floor unit has 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath with a large kitchen
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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®
72/ 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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