Neighbors for Life Houses for Sale

Neighbors for Life in Waterloo is a centrally located neighborhood with accessibly priced homes, making it an attractive option for many homebuyers. The area is close to downtown Waterloo, offering a variety of shopping, dining, and services along East 4th Street. Notable dining options include Morg's, Hungry Charlie’s Lunchbox Deli, and Anton’s Garden, a unique German outdoor bar. Essential services such as the Black Hawk County Courthouse and Waterloo Housing Authority are also nearby. The neighborhood recently saw the opening of All in Grocers, a Black-owned establishment that serves as a grocery store, restaurant, community center, and laundromat. For big-box shopping needs, residents can travel about 3 miles to East San Marnan Drive, home to Walmart, Menards, and Target. Housing styles in Neighbors for Life range from minimal traditional to Dutch Colonial, with most homes built in the 1950s. The area is known for its low crime risk compared to the national average. Lafayette Park, located centrally, features a playscape, shaded picnic area, basketball court, and open green space. While the neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, it is fairly bikeable and has limited public transit options, with bus route 4 running through. Some residents experience noise pollution from nearby train tracks, particularly along Dubuque and the south side near the Cedar River.