$196,000

1823 Rainbow Dr Waterloo, IA 50701

Estimated payment $1,329/month

Total Views 1,561
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,198 Sq Ft
$164 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Welcome to this inviting home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The main level offers an open floor plan that flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the living room—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Two bedrooms and an updated full bathroom complete the main floor. The finished basement expands your living space with a spacious bedroom—often ideal as a primary suite—featuring a walk-in closet and a beautifully updated full bathroom. A second family room adds even more versatility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Outside, you’ll appreciate the impressive 768-square-foot oversized 3 stall garage that’s both heated and cooled with a concrete floor—perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or extra storage. This property blends comfort, modern updates, and functionality both inside and out—schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Bethany Benner

Oakridge Real Estate License #S67248 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Oakridge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 8,978 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67x134

Parking

  • Workshop in Garage

Home Design

  • 1,198 Sq Ft Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Partially Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 891317478003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,134

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 891317478003
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Road Frontage Type: Hard Surface Road
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-277-5005
  • MLS Status: ACTIVE
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Reso Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 1198
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 430
  • BelowGradeArea: 768

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuildings

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Oversized, Workshop in 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: Fred Becker Elementary
  • High School: East High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Central

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Dimensions: 67x134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8978
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3133.64

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 $2,678 $144,450 $24,870 $119,580
2023 $2,614 $144,450 $24,870 $119,580
2022 $2,468 $119,050 $24,870 $94,180
2021 $2,112 $115,470 $24,870 $90,600
2020 $2,074 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
2019 $2,074 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
2018 $2,076 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
2017 $2,144 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
2016 $2,114 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
2015 $2,114 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
2014 $2,154 $101,870 $19,900 $81,970
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $196,000 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $134,000 Black Hawk Cnty Abstract Co
Warranty Deed $126,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $127,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,717 FHA
Previous Owner $118,742 FHA
Previous Owner $43,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $33,367 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20254094

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 8913-17-478-003