$130,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,302 Sq Ft
6,350 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 3, 2026

$100 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2026

Welcome 1557 Forest Avenue!! This charming and affordable Waterloo home offers the perfect combination of character, functionality, and value. Featuring two bedrooms on the main level and a spacious non-conforming bedroom in the lower level, this home provides a great flexible living space for all buyer's at a great price!! Step inside to find a bright and inviting living area filled with natural light and a practical layout designed for everyday living. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and easy access to the dining area, making meal preparation and entertaining a breeze. The lower level expands your living options with additional finished space, storage, and the non-conforming third bedroom. Outside, you'll appreciate the generous yard with plenty of room for pets, gardening, outdoor gatherings, or simply relaxing after a long day. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and major thoroughfares, this home offers easy access to everything Waterloo has to offer. 1557 Forest Avenue is packed with potential and ready for its next owner. Call your favorite local REALTOR today!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryce Clark

Re/Max Concepts License #S72810 Listed on: 06/25/2026

Re/Max Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Jones

Lockard Realty Company License #S7140400

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 127.00
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,302 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer

Schools

  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Bunger Middle School
  • West High - Waterloo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 891336104013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,395

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

6,350 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 891336104013
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-266-7100
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 1302
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Block, Concrete
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 550
  • BelowGradeArea: 752

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: N/A

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elementary
  • High School: West High - Waterloo
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bunger

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 127.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6350
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2395.41

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2026
Closed on
Sep 3, 2026
Sold by
Mckayla Wolf
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bryce Clark
Re/Max Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Jones
Lockard Realty Company
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.63%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.44%
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Outstanding Balance
$123,500
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,003

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2022
Closed on
Jan 11, 2023
Sold by
Titan Property Investments Llc
Bought by
Wolf Mckayla
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Bierman
Epique Realty
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$107,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.9%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$101,500
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2019
Sold by
Henninger Chelsey S
Bought by
Titan Property Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2014
Sold by
Main Michael Gene and Main Michelle W
Bought by
Get The Net Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,473
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Main Michael Gene
Bought by
Main Michael Gene and Main Anthony J
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $107,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $78,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $29,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $101,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $34,473 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/03/2026 09/03/26 Sold $130,000 -3.6% $100 / Sq Ft
07/17/2026 07/17/26 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2026 06/25/26 For Sale $134,900 +26.1% $104 / Sq Ft
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Sold $107,000 +1.9% $82 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/25/2022 11/25/22 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2022 11/22/22 For Sale $105,000 +26.5% $81 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $83,000 -2.2% $87 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/27/2015 05/27/15 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2015 05/26/15 For Sale $84,900 -- $89 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $2,230 $109,270 $15,760 $93,510
2024 $2,396 $110,420 $15,760 $94,660
2023 $1,720 $106,970 $15,760 $91,210
2022 $1,843 $78,310 $15,760 $62,550
2021 $1,646 $78,310 $15,760 $62,550
2020 $1,516 $68,030 $12,130 $55,900
2019 $1,516 $68,030 $12,130 $55,900
2018 $1,322 $68,030 $12,130 $55,900
2017 $1,322 $68,030 $12,130 $55,900
2016 $750 $68,030 $12,130 $55,900
2015 $750 $33,090 $12,130 $20,960
2014 $1,426 $61,700 $12,130 $49,570
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20262887

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 8913-36-104-013

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