Alabar Hills Home for Sale

Alabar Hills is a dense suburban neighborhood located just 3 miles from downtown Waterloo and 5 miles from downtown Cedar Falls. The area features modest ranch-style homes from the 1950s, characterized by minimal traditional styling and exteriors of vinyl, brick or light-colored stone. The neighborhood lacks sidewalks, but homes have deep driveways accommodating multiple vehicles. Alabar Hills is within walking or biking distance of parks, local businesses and diverse houses of worship. University Avenue, a major thoroughfare, is home to local businesses like Calico and Company, Gravy's Diner and Chasers Pub. Locals can shop at College Square Mall, which is around 3 miles away and has retailers like Kohl's and chain restaurants. Parks within a few miles include Valley View Park, Galloway Park, Miriams Park and Hope Martin Memorial Park, a popular place to fish. The Black Hawk County YMCA offers various community activities. Alabar Hills is also home to the Masjid Al-Noor Islamic Community Center, reflecting the area's diversity. Nearby entertainment includes Get Air Trampoline Park and Maple Lanes Bowling Center. Annual events in the area include the Veterans Memorial Day Parade, Cedar Valley Pridefest and Iowa Irish Fest. The neighborhood is well-connected via Met Transit bus stops along University Avenue. The University of Northern Iowa is a major employer less than 5 miles west