Northeast Waterloo neighborhood with homes and apartments
Northeast Side is a tiny residential neighborhood that forms a narrow horizontal strip just a mile east of the Cedar River on Waterloo's North End. The neighborhood's 137 homes comprise 75% of the neighborhood, and the rest is devoted to office space. Northeast Side is a woodsy area where mature trees line the streets, and neighbors enjoy sitting on their front porches when weather permits. Just a mile north of downtown Waterloo, Northeast Side is adjacent to the Black Hawk County Courthouse. Waterloo became Black Hawk's county seat in 1855 when the County Board of Commissioners moved it from Cedar Falls.
Northeast Side homes can range from $75,000 to $125,000 dollars.
The Northeast Side neighborhood is a quiet residential pocket in Waterloo, Iowa.
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Homes attract first-time buyers, investors
The neighborhood includes single- and multi-story homes and townhouses. Cars and trucks are often parked on the street, in driveways or in front of outbuildings. Home prices in the neighborhood attract first-time buyers and investors.
Home styles include Cape Cods, ranch-style and Dutch Colonials. Many feature covered porches.
Most homes sell for between $75,000 and $125,000. Here, homes stay on the market for an average of 71 days, compared to the national average of 44 days.
Four square homes are a popular architectural style in Northeast Side.
There are a variety of home styles available in Northeast Side.
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3 City Parks within a mile
“We have great access to all the bike trails,” Amy Wienands says. Wienands is a broker/owner with Amy Wienands Real Estate who’s been selling homes in the area for three decades. In fact, Northeast Side residents can walk to the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Trail where they can walk or ride their bike. They’re also within a mile of three city parks.
Highland Park has a playground, an open play area, playground diamonds and picnic shelters.
Highland Square Park is a much smaller park with a playground and picnic tables just south of Highland Park.
Lincoln Park has picnic tables and a playground. It's also home to Friday Loo, the annual free summer concert series featuring local and regional musicians and food trucks.
Go for a bike ride through Northeast Side and Downtown Waterloo.
Northeast Side residents can relax at Lincoln Park.
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Waterloo Community Schools sometimes “overlooked”
Waterloo Community Schools get “overlooked,” by people who look strictly at numbers, Wienands says.
“Sometimes people look at our school scores and because we have free and reduced lunches people say they don’t want that. But we have tons of AP programs and an IB program," she says.
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.
Waterloo East High School is a public school with about 1,000 students in grades 9-12.
Carver Academy is a public school with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13-1.
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La Michoacana offers Mexican cuisine and groceries
Shopping options within 1 mile include the Chi Town Candy Store, Family Dollar, La Michoacana Meat Market Cork’s Grocery, Ray’s Supermarket and Surplus Grocery.
Eateries within a mile include La Michoacana Restaurant, Half Pint Saloon, Morg’s, Screaming Eagle Bar and Grill, and Taqueria Los Reyes.
Enjoy flavorful tacos at Taqueria Los Reyes in Northeast Side Waterloo.
Enjoy some craft beer on the outdoor patio at Singlespeed Brewing near Northeast Side.
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U.S. Routes 218 and 63 within 2 miles
U.S. Routes 63 and 218 are 2 miles away, making for a simple commute. Although most people get around by car, public transportation is an option with several MET bus stops nearby. A bike lane is available on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Northeast Side commuters can access the MTA bus.
Northeast Side offers scenic views along the Cedar River.
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Parks in this Area
Highland Park
Lincoln Park
Riverview Recreation Area
Highland Square Park
Lafayette Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Trail
Wrigley Dog Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northeast Side
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Side, Waterloo sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northeast Side, Waterloo over the last 12 months is $44,000, up 214% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$44,000
Median Single Family Price
$44,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$22
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$59,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
17%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
214%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
138
Median Year Built
1907
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,321
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,766
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
415
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,122
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
11°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 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.
