Black Hawk County property record for 1026 Colby Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $204,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,938 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8813-04-478-003 |
| Primary APN | 8813-04-478-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 468 sqft |
| Patio Area | 468 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1026 COLBY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-5218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRANGERS SECOND ADDITION LOT 128 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 88N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANGERS SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 128 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
1026 Colby Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1026 COLBY RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-5218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200518763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005018763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1026 Colby Rd was $5,938 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.6% 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 | $5,938.00 (+9.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $316,440 Land $35,280 Building $281,160 | $316,440 Land $35,280 Building $281,160 |
| 2024 | $5,420.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,760 (+21.87%) Land $35,280 Building $238,480 | $273,760 Land $35,280 Building $238,480 | |
| 2022 | $4,738.00 Homeowner's exemption | $224,630 Land $35,280 Building $189,350 | |
| 2021 | $224,630 Land $35,280 Building $189,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1026 Colby Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1026 Colby Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 290 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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