Cityview Home for Sale

Cityview is a small neighborhood in east Waterloo that's just 2 miles from downtown. It's known for its affordability and appeals to first-time homebuyers, empty nesters and investors. Properties in this area are typically under 1,000 square feet. Styles include Cape Cod and bungalows, which sell quickly, typically within four days on the market. Cityview is surrounded by several parks. Springview Park has basketball courts, tennis courts, playground equipment and picnic shelters on 2 acres of green space. Gates Park has seen significant renovations and now has a new spray pad and inclusive playground. On the other side of Newell Street, City View Heights Park has been transformed into an open prairie area where the city has planted pollinator-friendly plants. Highland Park and Furgerson-Fields Park are also go-tos for recreation. Residents can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at La Michoacana. Less than a mile away, the Half Pint Saloon serves Western-themed food, including thick home-fried potatoes known as wagon wheels. The closest grocery stores are 2 miles away, including Ray's Supermarket and Cork's Grocery off Dubuque Road. Commuters can take U.S. Routes 218 and 63 to travel north and south. Both highways connect to U.S. Route 20, which then becomes Interstate 380 for eastbound and westbound travel. Public transportation is available through the city's MET bus system, with stops located on major roads such as Newell Street and Idaho Street. Waterloo Days, a summer festival held 2 miles away in Lincoln Park, features a parade, live music, food booths, and children's activities, celebrating the community spirit of Waterloo.