Black Hawk County property record for 1020 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,290 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,065 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $756 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-26-326-007 |
| Primary APN | 8913-26-326-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,290 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1020 W 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-2618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | WHITNEY AND SEDGWICKS ADDITION NE 65 FT LOT 9 BLK 2 NE 65 FT LOT 10 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITNEY AND SEDGWICKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1020 W 3rd St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1020 W 3RD ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236699 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1020 W 3RD ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-2618 |
| Document Number | 202300006699 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202300006699 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18036 PACIFIC COAST HWY #24 # 24, 24, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1020 W 3rd St was $756 with a homeowner's exemption, down 37.2% from the year before.
Source: Black Hawk County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk County |
| Municipality | Waterloo City |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $756.00 (-37.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,960 Land $9,260 Building $38,700 | $47,960 Land $9,260 Building $38,700 |
| 2024 | $1,203.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,220 Land $9,260 Building $32,960 | $42,220 Land $9,260 Building $32,960 | |
| 2022 | $1,567.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1020 W 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1020 W 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATERLOO WATER WORKS serves 69,504 people · EPA ID IA0790074 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Waterloo Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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