$299,900
SOLD MAR 28, 2025

5845 Cactus Ln Waterloo, IA 50701

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,144 Sq Ft
75 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garden
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Patio
  • Landscaped
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of March 2025

Nice ranch with 3 bedrooms on the main level, tile bath on the main floor and an updated hickory kitchen with ceramic tile backsplash. Kitchen dining, with slider to concrete patio to the rear. Finished lower level with new egress, drywall, family room, laundry and additional bath. Fenced yard, and attached over-sized garage with heat, water, drain and opener. Steel roof, updated windows, and vinyl siding.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peg Kugler, SRES

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre License #S30433

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Strelow

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre License #B37568

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 75 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 130
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R1-SF

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,144 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Orange Elementary School
  • Hoover Intermediate
  • West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 881313481010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,110

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 881313481010
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Frontage Type: Hard Surface Road
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Phone: 319-233-7000
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Reso Fireplace Features: None
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan/Light, Sliding Glass Door
  • Reso Roof: Steel
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 2144
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Smoke Detector, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Block, Entrance-Inside, Floor Drain, Radon Mitigation System, Partially Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • BelowGradeArea: 1144

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Landscaping, Patio, Storage Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 3 or More Stalls, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Wired

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: N/A

Schools

  • Elementary School: Orange Elementary
  • High School: West High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hoover Intermediate

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1-SF
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 75
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4109.94

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Brainard Rachel S
Bought by
Grilley Vincent and Grilley Louise
Seller's Agent
Peg Kugler, SRES
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
Buyer's Agent
Jason Strelow
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$299,900
Total Days on Market
0
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-19.91%
Original Mortgage
$274,900
Outstanding Balance
$274,900
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$17,764

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2022
Closed on
Oct 12, 2022
Sold by
Gudenkauf Zachary and Gudenkauf Kaylee Loraine
Bought by
Brainard Rachel S
Seller's Agent
Jason Strelow
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
List Price
$267,400
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,600
0.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2020
Closed on
Dec 5, 2020
Sold by
Marquart Michael S and Marquart Amanda K
Bought by
Gudenkauf Zachary and Adams Kaylee Loraine
Seller's Agent
Carl Ericson
Oakridge Real Estate
List Price
$207,500
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.07%
Original Mortgage
$192,850
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2007
Sold by
Wilson James B
Bought by
Marquart Michael S and Marquart Amanda K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
Karsten Arlin W and Karsten Sue A
Bought by
Wilson James B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,800
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Black Hawk County Abstract
Warranty Deed $270,000 --
Warranty Deed $203,000 Black Hawk Cnty Abstract Co
Warranty Deed $144,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Compa
Warranty Deed $146,000 Title Services Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $274,900 VA
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $40,264 Unknown
Previous Owner $144,423 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,800 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $299,900 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $299,900 +11.1% $140 / Sq Ft
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Sold $270,000 +1.0% $143 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 For Sale $267,400 +31.7% $141 / Sq Ft
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $203,000 -2.2% $107 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2020 11/13/20 For Sale $207,500 -- $110 / 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
2024 $3,900 $218,620 $27,560 $191,060
2023 $3,950 $212,640 $27,560 $185,080
2022 $3,846 $179,870 $27,560 $152,310
2021 $3,042 $179,870 $27,560 $152,310
2020 $2,988 $142,890 $20,210 $122,680
2019 $2,988 $142,890 $20,210 $122,680
2018 $2,984 $143,750 $20,210 $123,540
2017 $3,078 $142,590 $20,210 $122,380
2016 $3,038 $142,590 $20,210 $122,380
2015 $3,038 $142,590 $20,210 $122,380
2014 $3,096 $142,590 $20,210 $122,380
Source: Public Records

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20250521

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 8813-13-481-010