Alabar Hills Houses for Sale

Alabar Hills in Waterloo is a densely suburban neighborhood located just 3 miles from downtown Waterloo and 5 miles from downtown Cedar Falls. The area features modest-sized, ranch-style homes from the 1950s, with Minimal Traditional stylings 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 throughway, hosts local businesses like Calico and Company, diners such as Gravy's Diner and Mike's Diner, and Chasers Pub. Nearby entertainment includes Get Air Trampoline Park and Maple Lanes Bowling Center. Residents can shop at College Square Mall, 3 miles away, which features retailers like Kohl's and chain restaurants. Parks within 1.5 miles include Valley View Park, Galloway Park, and Miriams Park, with fishing available at Hope Martin Memorial Park. 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 growing diversity. The neighborhood is well-connected via Met Transit bus stops along University Avenue and is close to the University of Northern Iowa. Annual events in the area include the Veterans Memorial Day Parade, Cedar Valley Pridefest, and Iowa Irish Fest.