$270,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2022

5845 Cactus Ln Waterloo, IA 50701

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,894 Sq Ft
9,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2025

MOVE IN READY!!! This ranch style home is located in a quiet south Waterloo neighborhood. Curb Appeal and great landscaping are just a few of the perks to this great home. The main level has had many recent updates including a remodeled kitchen and dining room. Amazing plank wood flooring runs throughout the kitchen and dining area and surrounded by great cabinetry, and large center island that offers bar stool seating. The main level bathroom has also had a complete make over including a newer vanity, flooring and tile shower. Main level also offers 3 nice size bedrooms. Lower level offers a spacious family room with a non conforming 4th bedroom/office and an additional bathroom. Now lets tour the exterior of the home that offers vinyl siding along with newer vinyl windows and a steel roof. Large patio area with firepit to relax and entertain friends and family. Last but certainly not least the garage! What can one say as this is a dream size attached garage offering over 1000 sq. ft of heated space space. Room enough for the cars, workshop or toys you decide! When you wrap this all together it makes for a great place to call home!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Strelow

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre License #B37568 Listed on: 09/01/2022

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,846

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 9,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x130
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,894 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

$3,846

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Parcel Number: 881313481010
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Dryer Hookup-Gas, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.224
  • 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(s), Ceiling Fan/Light, Sliding Glass Door, Hardwood Floors
  • Reso Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • TotalFinishedSquareFootage: 1894
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Concrete, Entrance-Inside, Floor Drain, Partially Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 750
  • BelowGradeArea: 1144

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Landscaping, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

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: R-2
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9750
  • Additional Parcels: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3846

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
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$303,945

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,045
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%
Original Mortgage
$274,900
Outstanding Balance
$273,967
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$29,978

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
Source: Public Records

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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 Compared to Growth

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 $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

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Map

Source: Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: NBR20224176

Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®

APN: 8813-13-481-010