Seller's Agent in 2025
Ryan Backes
Backes Real Estate
(319) 240-5039
2 in this area
129 Total Sales
126 Hope Ave Waterloo, IA 50703
Gates Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $53,000 - $88,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,185
Sq Ft
$55/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Detached Garage
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of December 2025Opportunity is knocking with this 3-bedroom home in Waterloo—ideal for investors, renovators, or anyone looking for a project with solid potential. The main floor features a spacious living room with large windows, an adjoining dining area with French doors to the covered patio, a galley kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs offers a sizable third bedroom with plenty of usable space. The unfinished basement provides room for storage, laundry hookups, and future finishing options, while outside you’ll find a fenced yard, mature shade tree, and a detached 1-stall garage. The covered back patio adds functional outdoor space and easy access to the backyard. The home will require interior and exterior updates, including flooring, paint, kitchen and bath improvements, mechanical review, and general repair. The garage and siding also need attention. With the right vision, this property offers a chance to build equity in an established neighborhood. Being sold as-is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Backes Real Estate License #B56242 Listed on: 11/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,070
Year Built
- Built in 1946
Lot Details
- 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 130
Parking
- Detached Garage
Home Design
- 1,185 Sq Ft Home
- Concrete Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Cunningham Elementary School
- George Washington Carver Academy Middle School
- East High School
Additional Features
- Laundry on lower level
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Basement
Community Details
- Gates Park Place Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 891313306021
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 19, 2025
Closed on
Dec 22, 2025
Sold by
Blue Almeta
Bought by
Crf Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Ryan Backes
Backes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chris Fischels
Fischels Commercial Group
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
1.82%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,813
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.83%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crf Rentals Llc | $56,000 | Abstract Title |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 12/22/25 | Sold | $56,000 | +1.8% | $47 / Sq Ft |
| 11/19/2025 11/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/19/2025 11/19/25 | For Sale | $55,000 | -- | $46 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $848 | $75,250 | $6,130 | $69,120 |
| 2024 | $848 | $63,050 | $6,130 | $56,920 |
| 2023 | $814 | $63,050 | $6,130 | $56,920 |
| 2022 | $790 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2021 | $846 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2020 | $828 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2019 | $828 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2018 | $830 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2017 | $830 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2016 | $844 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2015 | $844 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
| 2014 | $862 | $45,940 | $6,130 | $39,810 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Ryan Backes
-
Chris Fischels
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Chris Fischels
Fischels Commercial Group
(319) 830-5000
8 in this area
327 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: NBR20255660
APN: 8913-13-306-021
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