$155,000

1221 Downing Ave Waterloo, IA 50701

Estimated payment $1,119/month

Total Views 1,260
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,632 Sq Ft
$95 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Laundry Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air

About This Home

Welcome to 1221 Downing Ave! This home offers generous space and excellent equity-building potential. With just a bit of updating, it can truly shine and become a place you’ll be proud to call your own. The main level features a spacious front living room, a full bathroom, and two comfortable bedrooms with great closet space. The kitchen provides ample cabinetry and flows into the open dining area—perfect for everyday meals or entertaining. A convenient main floor laundry room adds to the functionality, while the primary suite with its own bathroom completes the level. Downstairs, you’ll find a large additional living area, a sizeable non-conforming bedroom, and a storage/utility room that provides plenty of space for your needs. Outside, enjoy the oversized two-stall garage and a large yard that’s perfect for relaxing or play. If you’re ready to make a house your home, don’t miss the chance to see this one—schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Betty Wroe

Oakridge Real Estate License #S65960000 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Oakridge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,632 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Fred Becker Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 891328276002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,295

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 891328276002
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-277-5005
  • MLS Status: ACTIVE
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan/Light
  • Reso Roof: Shingle
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 1632
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Sump Pump, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Block, Entrance-Inside, Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 288
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • BelowGradeArea: 1344

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Storage

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Stall, Detached Garage, Oversized

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: N/A

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fred Becker Elementary
  • High School: West High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Central

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-2
  • Lot Dimensions: 59*300
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17700
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3295.46

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $151,910 $23,010 $128,900
2023 -- $151,910 $23,010 $128,900
2022 $0 $125,410 $23,010 $102,400
2021 $0 $125,410 $23,010 $102,400
2020 $2,434 $121,390 $19,470 $101,920
2019 $2,434 $121,390 $19,470 $101,920
2018 $2,438 $121,390 $19,470 $101,920
2017 $2,400 $121,390 $19,470 $101,920
2016 $2,364 $116,290 $19,470 $96,820
2015 $2,364 $116,290 $19,470 $96,820
2014 $2,410 $116,290 $19,470 $96,820
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $155,000 +27.6% $95 / Sq Ft
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Sold $121,500 +1.7% $74 / Sq Ft
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2019 06/19/19 For Sale $119,500 0.0% $73 / Sq Ft
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2019 06/05/19 For Sale $119,500 -- $73 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $121,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $121,500 VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20254103

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 8913-28-276-002